Poetry · Character
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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Domestic and slave characters
- Protagonist
- Slave community and conflict
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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