Short Fiction · Character
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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Character groups
- Marriage, independence, and folklore
- Devotion and convenience
- Passion, rejection, and courage
- Family secrets and hidden desires
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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