Clotel · Character
Pompey
Slave who assists in the slave market.
minor
First appearance: The Slave Market
Pompey shows up with force in Going to the South. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Walker's assistant, a slave who prepares the older slaves for market by lying about their ages.
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In Going to the South: Walker's assistant, a slave who prepares the older slaves for market by lying about their ages. Later, in The Slave Market: Pompey assists in the examination, instructing Aaron to undress for…
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- Slaves in various roles
- Abolitionist allies
- Sold and separated family
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