Up from Slavery · Character
Portia M. Washington
Daughter of Booker T. Washington, mentioned in family context.
minor
Also known as Portia
First appearance: xi making their beds before they could lie on them
Portia M. Washington's tie to Booker T. Washington is one of the pressures that moves Up from Slavery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Born during Washington's marriage to Fannie N.
Portia M. Washington first appears in 0014 xi making their beds before they could lie on them.
With Booker T. Washington (family): Portia M. Washington was Booker T. Washington's daughter, and he had a close, affectionate relationship with her.
In Anxious Days and Sleepless Nights: Born during Washington's marriage to Fannie N. Smith, mentioned as his child.
Later, in XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking: Mentioned as one of Washington's children with whom he enjoys evening story time.
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- Family
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- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Booker T. Washington
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See Portia M. Washington in xi making their beds before they could lie on them