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Fat Reuben

A Black laborer in the cotton fields, known for his physical size and work.

minor

Also known as Reuben

First appearance: vii of the black belt

Fat Reuben first appears in 0009 vii of the black belt.

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TNThe NarratorSHSam HoseTJThe JudgeDBDoc BurkeBDBrother DennisFRFat Reuben

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and Symbolic Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Local Southern Characters

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

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