Celia, a Slave
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All Themes Historical Silence The Political and the Personal Slavery and Sexual Exploitation Reform vs. Resistance
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All Characters Celia Robert Newsom John Jameson George Dred Scott
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All Symbols The Fireplace
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Celia, a Slave

by

Melton McLaurin
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Celia, a Slave Symbols

The Fireplace

As a serious historical text, there are relatively few symbols in Celia, A Slave. One notable exception is the fireplace in which Celia disposes of the body of her owner and rapist, Robert Newsom…

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