The Marrow of Tradition · Character
Sally
A black woman mentioned in the narrative.
minor
Also known as black Sally
First appearance: xii another southern product
Sally shows up with force in XXIII: Into the Lion's Jaws. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In XXIII: Into the Lion's Jaws: Dr. Miller's servant, found hiding under the kitchen sink; she tells him his wife and child went to Mrs.
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- Other
Character groups
- Family and community ties
- Wellington's racial hierarchy
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because it forces Dr. Miller to confront the ultimate moral reversal: the wh…
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