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From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Douglass, Frederick
Sandy Jenkins
A fellow slave and 'old adviser' who encourages Douglass and provides him with a root believed to offer protection.
Core Belief
"Despite the hardships of slavery, hope and community can provide strength and protection."
Worldview
A world where the supernatural can offer solace and assistance in the face of injustice.
Personality
Superstitious, kind, and supportive, Sandy represents the resilience and hope that slaves find in each other. He offers comfort and guidance to Douglass during a difficult time.
In Their Own Words
"You must go back to Covey; but that before I went, I must go with him into another part of the woods, where there was a certain root, which, if I would take some of it with me, carrying it always on my right side, would render it impossible for Mr. Covey, or any other white man, to whip me."
"He said he had carried it for years; and since he had done so, he had never received a blow, and never expected to while he carried it."
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