# Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl — Character guide

> Key figures in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Linda Brent.

- [Linda Brent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/linda_brent.md): The narrator and protagonist, a enslaved woman who escapes and fights for her family's freedom.
- [Dr. Flint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/dr_flint.md): Linda's cruel and predatory master who relentlessly pursues her.
- [Mrs. Flint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mrs_flint.md): Dr. Flint's jealous and abusive wife who torments Linda.
- [Benjamin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/benjamin.md): Linda's brother who escapes slavery and later helps her.
- [William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/william.md): Linda's younger brother who is sold away and later reunited.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/ellen.md): Linda's daughter, born while she is in hiding.
- [Mr. Sands](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mr_sands.md): A white man who fathers Linda's children and later buys them.
- [Grandmother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/grandmother.md): Linda's wise and resilient grandmother who provides refuge.
- [Aunt Nancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/aunt_nancy.md): Linda's aunt who is enslaved on a neighboring plantation.
- [Mrs. Bruce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mrs_bruce.md): Linda's kind employer in the North who helps her gain freedom.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/peter.md): A slave who helps Linda during her escape.
- [Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/betty.md): An enslaved woman who assists Linda in hiding.
- [Phil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/phil.md): A free black man who aids Linda's escape.
- [Young Mr. Flint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/young_mr_flint.md): Dr. Flint's son who inherits the plantation.
- [Luke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/luke.md): A slave who provides information to Linda.
- [Aggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/aggie.md): An elderly enslaved woman on the Flint plantation.
- [Mrs. Hobbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mrs_hobbs.md): A woman who briefly employs Linda in the North.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/jenny.md): A famous singer mentioned in the narrative.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/james.md): A slave who attempts to escape with Linda.
- [Aunt Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/aunt_martha.md): An older enslaved woman who comforts Linda.
- [Mrs. Sands](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mrs_sands.md): Mr. Sands's wife, who takes Linda's children.
- [Mr. Bruce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/mr_bruce.md): Mrs. Bruce's husband, who supports Linda's freedom.
- [Lawyer Hopper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/lawyer_hopper.md): A lawyer who advises Linda on legal matters.
- [Nat Turner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/nat_turner.md): Historical leader of a slave rebellion mentioned in the book.
- [Uncle Fred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/incidents_in_the_life_of_a_slave_girl_se/characters/uncle_fred.md): An older enslaved man on the plantation.

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