Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
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Themes
All Themes The Dehumanizing Effects of Slavery Sexual Virtue and Sexual Abuse Motherhood and Family Christianity Women
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All Characters Harriet Jacobs / Linda Brent Grandmother Dr. Flint Mother Father First Mistress Mrs. Flint Mr. Sands William Benjamin Phillip Ellen Benny The Boat Captain Peter Mrs. Hobbs Mr. Thorne Mrs. Bruce Young Mrs. Bruce Emily Flint / Mrs. Dodge Nicholas Flint Aunt Nancy The Carpenter
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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Harriet Jacobs
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