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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl · Character

Mr. Hobbs

Mrs. Hobbs's husband.

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First appearance: xxxiv the old enemy again

Mr. Hobbs first appears in 0037 xxxiv the old enemy again.

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ELEllenMTMr. ThorneBEBenjaminMSMr. SandsMFMrs. FlintMHMr. Hobbs

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  • Other

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  • Enslavers and Northern Helpers
  • Linda's Support Network

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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