Uncle Tom’s Cabin · Character
Ruth Stedman
A cheerful Quaker woman who helps fugitive slaves.
minor
Also known as Ruth, little bustling Ruth, little Ruth
First appearance: The Quaker Settlement
Ruth Stedman shows up with force in The Quaker Settlement. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A cheerful Quaker woman who visits and helps care for Eliza, expressing joy at the news of George Harris's arrival.
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Character groups
- Legree's plantation victims and helpers
- St. Clare household and Shelby family
- Diverse minor characters and slave traders
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