The Invention of Wings

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Themes

All Themes Friendship Voice and Silence Equality and Intersectionality The Evils of Slavery and the Necessity of Resistance Belonging and Religion

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Characters

All Characters Hetty Handful Grimké Sarah Grimké Angelina (Nina) Grimké Charlotte Grimké (Mauma) Denmark Vesey Mary Grimké (Mother / Missus) John Grimké (Father)

Symbols

All Symbols Sarah’s Silver Button Red Thread Charlotte’s Quilt and Black Triangles

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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Themes

All Themes
Friendship
Voice and Silence
Equality and Intersectionality
The Evils of Slavery and the Necessity of Resistance
Belonging and Religion

Quotes

Characters

All Characters
Hetty Handful Grimké
Sarah Grimké
Angelina (Nina) Grimké
Charlotte Grimké (Mauma)
Denmark Vesey
Mary Grimké (Mother / Missus)
John Grimké (Father)

Symbols

All Symbols
Sarah’s Silver Button
Red Thread
Charlotte’s Quilt and Black Triangles

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