Paraphernalia And Ex-Slavery
Though it was true that an ex-slave could go from rags to riches, even with the most lavish paraphernalia, you could not acquire the same status as someone who was born into this lifestyle. A freedman's fortune could only get them so far when social hierarchy was concerned. Ex-slaves cannot hold high office positions. They were frequently treated poorly and abhorred by their social superiors. Others acted as if they were copying them or trying to be a part of something they're not. Having minor changes to your legal status was not uncommon, however true social mobility was often inaccessible. Be that as it may, it was quite possible that a descendant of a freed slave could hold high office.