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Pa Jeff

An old black man who tells tales of the supernatural.

minor

Also known as Jeff, Pa-Jeff

First appearance: the b nitous slave

Pa Jeff shows up with force in A Dresden Lady in Dixie. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An elderly former slave who ultimately confesses to taking the Dresden figure, motivated by his affection for Agapie.
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AGAgapieMCMarse ChouchouteMDMadame DelisleSSSuzanne St. De…SBSeraphine BedautPJPa Jeff

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Marriage, independence, and folklore
  • Devotion and convenience
  • Passion, rejection, and courage
  • Family secrets and hidden desires

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Pa Jeff in the b nitous slave