# Quimbo — Uncle Tom’s Cabin character guide

> Quimbo in Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0031-volume-ii-xxxii-dark-places

## Who they are

A brutal overseer on Legree's plantation who later shows remorse.

## In the story

### [Dark Places](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxxii-dark-places)

Quimbo is another of Legree's overseers, standing ready to enforce Legree's will alongside Sambo.

### [The Stratagem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/chapters/volume-ii-xxxix-the-stratagem)

Also participates in the hunt, following Legree's orders.

### [The Martyr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_tom_s_cabin_se/chapters/volume-ii-xl-the-martyr)

Another overseer who helps beat Tom; also converted by Tom's words and prayers.

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