Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom · Character

My Master

The narrator's owner, a man whose absolute power over other human beings is exercised with the casual indifference of one born to command.

supporting

Also known as your master

First appearance: running a thousand miles for freedom

As a supporting figure in Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom, My Master is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With The Officer (professional): My Master and The Officer interact often, suggesting a professional relationship possibly involving legal or enforcement matters. With Stranger (social): My Master encounters a Stranger, indicating a brief or transactional acquaintance. With Mr. Johnson (professional): Mr. Johnson and My Master have numerous interactions, likely as business associates or in a legal context.

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Character Web

16 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Antagonists and Obstacles
Protagonist
Historical and Incidental Figures
Key Participants and Abolitionists

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Relationships

The Officer
professional · ambivalent
My Master and The Officer interact often, suggesting a professional relationship possibly… How this plays out →
Stranger
social · ambivalent
Mr. Johnson
professional · ambivalent
The Captain
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Cray
professional · ambivalent
John F. Miller
professional · ambivalent
Stranger
social · ambivalent
John F. Miller
professional · ambivalent
The Officer
professional · ambivalent
My Master and The Officer interact often, suggesting a professional relationship possibly… How this plays out →
Mr. Johnson
professional · ambivalent

The Officer
My Master and The Officer interact often, suggesting a professional relationship possibly involving legal or enforcement matters.
Stranger
My Master encounters a Stranger, indicating a brief or transactional acquaintance.
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson and My Master have numerous interactions, likely as business associates or in a legal context.
The Captain
My Master and The Captain interact often, suggesting a business arrangement involving travel or shipping.
Mr. Cray
Mr. Cray and My Master interact often, indicating a business or legal relationship.
John F. Miller
John F. Miller and My Master interact frequently, indicating a professional or transactional relationship.
Stranger
My Master encounters a Stranger, indicating a brief or transactional acquaintance.
John F. Miller
John F. Miller and My Master interact frequently, indicating a professional or transactional relationship.
The Officer
My Master and The Officer interact often, suggesting a professional relationship possibly involving legal or enforcement matters.
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson and My Master have numerous interactions, likely as business associates or in a legal context.

Relationship notes

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