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Chapter Twenty-Seven: New Destination for the Children
Explanation and Analysis—Flints and Bruces:
Both the younger and older Mrs. Bruce serve as foils for Mrs. Flint and her daughter, Emily. When an adult Emily is trying to track Linda down to recapture her in Chapter 40, the younger Mrs. Bruce is quick to prioritize Linda's safety:
I immediately informed Mrs. Bruce of my danger, and she took prompt measures for my safety. My place as nurse could not be supplied immediately, and this generous, sympathizing lady proposed that I should carry her baby away. It was a comfort to me to have the child with me; for the heart is reluctant to be torn away from every object it loves.
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Chapter Twenty-Nine: Preparations for Escape
Explanation and Analysis—Linda and Grandmother:
Linda and Grandmother are foils for one another, representing different philosophies enslaved people might hold on the best way to better their circumstances. Their different philosophies come into focus in Chapter 29, when Grandmother tries to convince Linda not to violate any laws in her pursuit of freedom:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Grandmother stole up to me as often as possible to whisper words of counsel. She insisted upon my writing to Dr. Flint, as soon as I arrived in the Free States, and asking him to sell me to her. She said she would sacrifice her house, and all she had in the world, for the sake of having me safe with my children in any part of the world. If she could only live to know that she could die in peace.
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Chapter Forty: The Fugitive Slave Law
Explanation and Analysis—Flints and Bruces:
Both the younger and older Mrs. Bruce serve as foils for Mrs. Flint and her daughter, Emily. When an adult Emily is trying to track Linda down to recapture her in Chapter 40, the younger Mrs. Bruce is quick to prioritize Linda's safety:
Unlock with LitCharts A+I immediately informed Mrs. Bruce of my danger, and she took prompt measures for my safety. My place as nurse could not be supplied immediately, and this generous, sympathizing lady proposed that I should carry her baby away. It was a comfort to me to have the child with me; for the heart is reluctant to be torn away from every object it loves.
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