# Aunt Phebe — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Aunt Phebe in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Phebe

**First appearance:** 0011-viii

## Who they are

An elderly slave woman on Epps' plantation.

## In the story

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xiii)

Sly and garrulous when not watched, formerly an excellent field hand now in the kitchen.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xiv)

Informs Solomon of Patsey's worsening condition during his absence.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xv)

Rides behind Uncle Abram to the Christmas supper.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xvii)

Wiley's wife; her counsels are disregarded by Wiley.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xviii)

Overhears the conversation about Solomon's potential sale and relays it, inadvertently leading to his flogging.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/twelve_years_a_slave_se/chapters/xxi)

A fellow slave who excitedly whispers to Solomon about the men coming to free him.

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