Twelve Years a Slave · Character
Uncle Abram
An elderly slave on Epps' plantation.
minor
Also known as Abram, uncle Abram, venerable Uncle Abram
First appearance: viii
Uncle Abram's tie to Master Epps is one of the pressures that moves Twelve Years a Slave—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Aged patriarch, fond of telling stories about General Jackson, forgetful and declining in strength.
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With Master Epps (professional): Uncle Abram is an elderly slave owned by Epps, who works him relentlessly despite his age. With Master Epps (professional): Uncle Abram is an elderly slave owned by Epps, who works him…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Plantation slaves and overseers
- Protagonist
- Solomon's rescuers and allies
- Extended family and peripheral figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Master Epps
professional · negative
Uncle Abram is an elderly slave owned by Epps, who works him relentlessly despite his age. How this plays out →
- Master Epps
professional · negative
Uncle Abram is an elderly slave owned by Epps, who works him relentlessly despite his age. How this plays out →
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See Uncle Abram in viiiIn the story
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See Uncle Abram in viii