Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life · Character

Mr. Hibbard

A white man who hires Josiah and treats him relatively well.

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Also known as a Mr. Hibbard

Mr. Hibbard shows up with force in XIV: New Scenes and a New Home. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Josiah's employer in Canada, who provides work, a shanty, and later gives Tom two quarters of schooling.

Mr. Hibbard first appears in 0007 vi a responsible journey.

In XIV: New Scenes and a New Home: Josiah's employer in Canada, who provides work, a shanty, and later gives Tom two quarters of schooling.

Later, in Life in Canada: Former employer of Henson, mentioned as less elevated than Mr. Riseley.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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