Up from Slavery · Character

George Washington

First U.S. president, referenced as a historical figure.

minor

Also known as Washington

First appearance: v the reconstruction period

George Washington's tie to General Samuel C. Armstrong is one of the pressures that moves Up from Slavery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Cited in a story about politeness and respect across racial lines.

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With General Samuel C. Armstrong (professional): General Armstrong was the founder and principal of Hampton Institute, where George Washington was a student and later a teacher. With Booker T. Washington (professional): George Washington was a teacher at Tuskegee Institute under Booker T. Washington's leadership. With Dr. Mark Hopkins (social): Dr. Mark Hopkins and George Washington had a respectful acquaintance through educational circles.

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Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Core Mentors and Influences
Protagonist
Supporters and Benefactors

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

General Samuel C. Armstrong
professional · positive
General Armstrong was the founder and principal of Hampton Institute, where George… How this plays out →
Booker T. Washington
professional · positive
Dr. Mark Hopkins
social · positive
President William McKinley
social · positive
Booker T. Washington
professional · positive

General Samuel C. Armstrong
General Armstrong was the founder and principal of Hampton Institute, where George Washington was a student and later a teacher.
Booker T. Washington
George Washington was a teacher at Tuskegee Institute under Booker T. Washington's leadership.
Dr. Mark Hopkins
Dr. Mark Hopkins and George Washington had a respectful acquaintance through educational circles.
President William McKinley
George Washington met President McKinley during a visit to Tuskegee Institute.
Booker T. Washington
George Washington was a teacher at Tuskegee Institute under Booker T. Washington's leadership.

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VI: Black Race and Red Race

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