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Sojourner Truth
Historical abolitionist and women's rights activist mentioned in the text.
minor
Also known as Sojourner Truth
First appearance: The Damnation of Women
Sojourner Truth shows up with force in The Damnation of Women. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Implied in the poem's imagery of flight and freedom, though not named directly.
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