Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass · Character
Sandy Jenkins
A slave and conjurer who hands Douglass a protective root before his confrontation with Covey, blending folk belief with survival.
supporting
Also known as Sandy Jenkins, Sandy
First appearance: The Determination to Escape
As a supporting figure in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Sandy Jenkins is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Initially part of the escape group but later gave up the notion.
Sandy Jenkins appears in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass as supporting figure.
Sandy Jenkins first appears in 0012 x.
With Edward Covey (professional): Sandy Jenkins is a slave on Covey's farm who gives Douglass a root for protection against Covey's beatings.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supportive Figures and Friends
- Protagonist
- Key Figures in Douglass's Life
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Edward Covey
professional · ambivalent
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