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...rmand deeply love the baby and Desiree. When Armand concludes that the baby is in fact interracial this love diminishes until hate overpowers it. “when he spoke to her, it was with averted eyes, from which the old love-light seemed to have gone out. He absented himself from home; and when there, avoided her presence and that of her child, without excuse. And the very spirit of Satan seemed to take hold of him in his dealings with the slaves. Desiree was miserable enough to die,” (Chopin 65). Armand’s actions become vulgar when dealing with the baby. Society did not except interracial children there for Armand did not except his son. Chopin displays Armand as society and uses the child to represent slaves. This supports Chopin’s moral objection to slavery proving society is overwhelmingly wrong in the acceptance of slavery. Armand pushes Desiree out of his heart mainly through his actions. “ “ Shall I go Armand?” she asked in tones sharp with agonized suspense. “yes, go” “Do you want me to go?” “Yes, I want you to go,” ” (Chopin 66). Armand is more concerned with family honor than his own flesh and blood. Armand actions are ruthless with dealing with Desiree and the baby. Armand’s insensitive, heartless treatment causes the mental deterioration of Desiree. Armand dismisses Desiree and the baby with no disregard for their well-being. Armand blames the illegitimacy of the baby solely on Desiree taking no accountability for his’ actions. Desiree is left to adhere to society’s solution which turns out to be suicide. “She disappeared among the reeds and willows that grew thick along the banks of the deep, sluggish bayou; and she did n...