A long-time acquaintance of Sethe and Paul D who serves as a crucial witness to Sethe's traumatic past. He intervenes during the infanticide attempt and later shares newspaper clippings with Paul D to help him understand Sethe's history and justify her actions.
Fellow laborers and community members connected through shared history.
Long-time community member who intervenes in Sethe's darkest moments.
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