Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Characters list

Aunt Martha

Aunt Martha is a minor character in the book Ethan Frome. She is Ethan’s aunt who lives with him and his wife. She is described as kind and nurturing, but somewhat forgetful and absent-minded.

Dr. Flint

Dr Flint is a wealthy and cruel slave owner who relentlessly pursues the main character, Linda Brent, and her children throughout the book. He is known for his harsh treatment of slaves and his determination to exert control over their lives.

Linda Brent

Linda Brent is the pseudonym used by the main character in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. She is an enslaved African American woman who escapes from her oppressive owner and hides in various locations in the North before finally gaining her freedom. Throughout the book, she shares her experiences of being a slave and the struggles she faced in her journey to freedom.