Iola Leroy · Character
Mr. Bascom
Northern teacher who employs Iola at a school.
minor
First appearance: xxiv northern experience
Mr. Bascom shows up with force in XIV: Harry Leroy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Principal of the academy; an abolitionist who advises Harry and reveals the truth about his parents' marriage.
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- Other
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- Extended Supporting Cast
- Leroy Family and Creoles
- Protagonist
- Supporting White Allies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Bascom in xxiv northern experience