Not as "hated" in today's society, but in the 19th century it was a completely different ballgame. The few interracial couples that existed during that time period were greatly hated. All couples had to hide their love from friends, family, the public and especially the police. If their love were discovered, they would be outrageously discriminated against, disapproved of, shunned, and worst of all, verbally and physically hurt by everyone. Just like in Desiree's Baby, how Armand avoided Desiree and her son because they weren't white. In some cases couples were killed because of their “unholy” love. Unlike today's time frame, now it is somewhat respected, there is not much discrimination. Now, interracial couples are more open about their love. So the difference between then and now is completely