Iola Leroy · Character
Jinny
Young enslaved girl on the plantation.
minor
First appearance: iii uncle daniel s story
Jinny shows up with force in Mystery of Market Speech and Prayer-Meeting. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An enslaved woman who feigns sorrow in front of her mistress but rejoices secretly at Union victories; she is described as dancing and capering in celebration.
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- Minor Enslaved Characters
- Enslaved and Former Slaves
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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