Clotel · Character
Henry Morton
A young Vermont doctor newly arrived in New Orleans who marries Althesa and dares to love across the color line.
supporting
Also known as Morton, Harry, James Morton, Mrs. Morton, Dr. Morton
First appearance: XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery
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Young physician from Vermont who purchases Althesa and marries her; refuses to own slaves.
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In IX: The Man of Honour: Young physician from Vermont who purchases Althesa and marries her; refuses to own slaves. Later, in XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery: Althesa's affectionate husband who investigates…
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- Other
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- Abolitionist allies
- Sold and separated family
- Protagonist
- Diverse supporting characters
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- Breaking point
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- IX: The Man of Honour
- XIV: A Free Woman Reduced to Slavery
- XX: A True Democrat
- Truth Stranger Than Fiction
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