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Iola Leroy · Character

Mrs. Harper

Northern woman who hosts Iola and helps her find work.

minor

First appearance: xxiv northern experience

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ILIola LeroyMLMarie LeroyHLHarry LeroyBTBishop TunsterRCRev. CarmicleMHMrs. Harper

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Supporting Cast
  • Protagonist
  • Enslaved and Former Slaves
  • Leroy Family and Creoles
  • Supporting White Allies

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

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