How does Mr. Lockton's reaction to Ruth's seizure confirm or change what you believe about his character?

He believes that Ruth is possessed, does not help her and still claims that she is the devil. This confirms what I believed about his character.

Explanation:

This question is about "Chains", where Mr. Lockton is portrayed as a cruel, corrupt, racist and ultra-conservative man. He is not a good "master" for slaves, nor an admirable person. While reading, we can see that he does not have a good personality and is a mean and despicable character, who shows no compassion for anyone.

This character is confirmed when he sees Ruth having a convulsion. At that moment, instead of helping her, he says that she is possessed, acts in a prejudiced manner and does not help her.

she is later raised by him and his wife, madame valmonde, who sees her as gift from god, as the couple cannot have their own children. later, desiree falls in love with a wealthy man, armand aubigny, and they get married.