Ezra
A black man who works for the Birnies, driving the oxen and helping with the children.
Core Belief
"Loyalty and hard work are the most important virtues. Respect for one's elders and superiors is essential."
Worldview
Ezra sees the world as a place of hardship and opportunity, where hard work and loyalty can lead to a better life.
Personality
Ezra is a loyal and hardworking man, with a mellow voice and a good sense of humor. He is patient with the children and respectful of the Birnies.
In Their Own Words
"Call your master, Ezra."
"O-oh, Dulcie! We gonna git a wile cow agin!"
"OOO-EE! Whah y'all, Buddy? OOO-EEE!"
Other Characters from Cow-Country
Lassie Birnie
The wife of Bob Birnie and mother of Buddy and Dulcie, a woman of strength and refinement in a rough environment.
Buddy Birnie
The ambitious and adventurous son of Bob and Lassie Birnie, growing from a curious child to a capable young man.
Marian Morris
A woman trapped in an unhappy marriage, who finds a spark of hope in Bud's arrival.
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