Clotel · Character
Mr. Smith
Northern man who helps slaves escape via the Underground Railroad.
minor
Also known as Smith
First appearance: xix escape of clotel
Mr. Smith's tie to Johnson is one of the pressures that moves Clotel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Johnson (professional): Johnson and Mr. Smith are likely involved in business or legal transactions, possibly related to slave trading. With Johnson (professional): Johnson and Mr. Smith are likely involved in…
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- Professional
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- Escaped slaves and helpers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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