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Jakey

A young male character, possibly a child or slave.

minor

Also known as O Jakey

First appearance: eliza harris

Jakey shows up with force in Aunt Chloe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of Chloe's sons, who bids her goodbye.
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In Aunt Chloe: One of Chloe's sons, who bids her goodbye. Later, in The Reunion: Returns after being free, having searched for his mother,…

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Character Web

7 connections

A slice of how Jakey sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

UNUnknown NarratorTBTwo Brethren S…MIMistusBBBrother BennyMTMister ThomasJAJakey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Domestic and slave characters
  • Protagonist
  • Slave community and conflict

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because the young man, after years of struggle and self-control, emotional…

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Jakey appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Jakey in eliza harris