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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn · Character

Lizabeth

A young enslaved girl on the Phelps farm.

minor

First appearance: xxxiv

Lizabeth's tie to Jim is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Jim (family): Lizabeth is Jim's wife, and their relationship is marked by separation and Jim's longing to reunite with her and their children. With Jim (family): Lizabeth is Jim's wife, and their relationship is…

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JIJimJRJack RobinsonTKThe KingTDThe DukeHSHarney Shepher…LILizabeth

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  • Jim

    family · positive

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  • Jim

    family · positive

    Lizabeth is Jim's wife, and their relationship is marked by separation and Jim's longing… How this plays out →

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