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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl · Character

Willie

A young slave boy on the plantation.

minor

Also known as Poor Willie, Bill

First appearance: iv the slave who dared to feel like a man

Willie first appears in 0007 iv the slave who dared to feel like a man.

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GRGrandmotherMFMrs. FlintELEllenLBLinda BrentMSMr. SandsWIWillie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Enslavers and Northern Helpers
  • Linda's Support Network
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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