# Sophy — John Brown’s Body character guide

> Sophy in John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-book-ii

## Who they are

An enslaved or free Black woman, possibly connected to the Wingate household.

## Relationships

### [Shippy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/shippy)

_romantic_

Shippy and Sophy share a deep, affectionate romantic bond, often interacting with warmth and intimacy.

### [Luke Breckinridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/luke_breckinridge)

_rivalry_

Luke Breckinridge and Sophy are enemies, their encounters marked by hostility and opposition.

### [Shippy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/shippy)

_romantic_

Shippy and Sophy share a deep, affectionate romantic bond, often interacting with warmth and intimacy.

### [Luke Breckinridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/luke_breckinridge)

_rivalry_

Luke Breckinridge and Sophy are enemies, their encounters marked by hostility and opposition.

## In the story

### [Book VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/chapters/book-vi)

A camp follower tired of carrying heavy pails and enduring rough soldiers. She has a tense, emotional exchange with Shippy, asking him for a bottle of Richmond scent, and feels a mix of pity and love for him.

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