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Twelve Years a Slave Character Relationship Map

Explore the relationships between Solomon Northup, William Ford, John Tibeats, Edwin Epps, Patsey, and the other major characters in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

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Enslaved byEnslaved byAbused byFriend ofMarried toProtectsEnemy ofOwnsOwnsAbusesFriend ofFriend ofHelpsSolomon NorthupWilliam FordJohn TibeatsEdwin EppsPatseyElizaBassAnne Hampton

Key characters

  • Solomon Northup
  • William Ford
  • John Tibeats
  • Edwin Epps
  • Patsey
  • Eliza
  • Bass
  • Anne Hampton

Key relationships

Solomon Northup → William Ford
Enslaved by
Solomon Northup → Edwin Epps
Enslaved by
Solomon Northup → John Tibeats
Abused by
Solomon Northup → Bass
Friend of
Solomon Northup → Anne Hampton
Married to
William Ford → Solomon Northup
Protects
John Tibeats → Solomon Northup
Enemy of
Edwin Epps → Solomon Northup
Owns
Edwin Epps → Patsey
Owns
Edwin Epps → Patsey
Abuses
Patsey → Solomon Northup
Friend of
Eliza → Solomon Northup
Friend of
Bass → Solomon Northup
Helps

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