Up from Slavery · Character
Mrs. Washington
Washington's third wife, a Fisk graduate and Lady Principal of Tuskegee, who runs mothers' meetings, plantation work, and a national federation of Black women's clubs.
supporting
Also known as Washington
First appearance: xi making their beds before they could lie on them
As a supporting figure in Up from Slavery, Mrs. Washington is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Dedicatee of the volume, recognized for her patience, fidelity, and hard work.
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She is Washington's partner in the school's daily machinery, relieving him of burdens and perplexities while leading a mothers' meeting in town and plantation work eight miles out. Her club and federation roles extend…
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See Mrs. Washington in xi making their beds before they could lie on themNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Mrs. Washington appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Dedication
- II: Boyhood Days
- Two Thousand Miles for a Five-Minute Speech
- XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
- Europe
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See Mrs. Washington in xi making their beds before they could lie on them