# Papa — Up from Slavery character guide

> Papa in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i-a-slave-among-slaves

## Who they are

Washington's father, mentioned briefly in childhood.

## Relationships

### [Booker T. Washington](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/characters/booker_t_washington)

_family_

Papa is Booker T. Washington's father figure (likely his stepfather or a close elder), with a respectful and affectionate bond.

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