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Iola Leroy · Character

Gilbert Haven

White abolitionist who supports Robert Johnson's work.

minor

Also known as Robert

First appearance: xxx friends in council

Gilbert Haven's tie to Robert Johnson is one of the pressures that moves Iola Leroy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Robert Johnson (friendship): Gilbert Haven is a white abolitionist and friend to Robert, advocating for racial equality and aiding his cause. With Marie Leroy (friendship): Gilbert Haven is a friend and ally to…

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RJRobert JohnsonMLMarie LeroyILIola LeroyUDUncle DanielTAThomas AndersonGHGilbert Haven

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  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Enslaved and Former Slaves
  • Protagonist

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

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See Gilbert Haven in xxx friends in council
See Gilbert Haven in xxx friends in council