The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano · Character

Mr. James Tobin

A planter and pro-slavery advocate who debates Equiano.

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Also known as Mr. James Tobin, Mr. Tobin

First appearance: xi

Mr. James Tobin shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a zealous advocate of slavery; his account of a French planter's mulatto children working in the fields is cited.

Mr. James Tobin first appears in 0014 xi.

In V: Mentioned as a zealous advocate of slavery; his account of a French planter's mulatto children working in the fields is cited.

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