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Harriet

Young enslaved girl who escapes with the Union army.

minor

First appearance: ii contraband of war

Harriet shows up with force in A Revelation. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Robert's mother, who is joyfully reunited with her son after decades of separation.
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In A Revelation: Robert's mother, who is joyfully reunited with her son after decades of separation. Later, in A Home for Mother: Robert's…

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MLMarie LeroyJSJohn SaltersUDUncle DanielILIola LeroyMLMam LizaHAHarriet

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Supporting Cast
  • Enslaved and Former Slaves
  • Protagonist

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

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

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