Walden · Character
Zilpha
A former slave woman who lived in a hut near the pond and spun linen.
minor
First appearance: Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors
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With Brister Freeman (social): Brister Freeman and Zilpha are both former slaves who lived near Walden Pond, connected by shared history. In Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors: A colored woman who lived near…
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Character groups
- Marginalized Pond Residents
- Protagonist
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