Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William Craft.
Unknown
major
Also known as your, myself
The narrator and focal character, likely William Craft, telling the story in first person.
My Master
supporting
Also known as your master
The narrator's owner, a slaveholder who is deceived by the escape plan.
Mr. Slator
supporting
Also known as Slator
A slaveholder or associate involved in the pursuit of the fugitives.
Frank
supporting
Also known as Poor Frank
A fellow slave or acquaintance of the narrator, possibly aiding the escape.
Antoinette
major
Also known as The brave Antoinette
A brave woman, likely Ellen Craft, who disguises herself as a white man during the escape.
Ellen Craft
major
Also known as Ellen, Craft
A enslaved woman who escapes by posing as a white male planter, central to the narrative.
The Officer
minor
A law enforcement officer who challenges the fugitives during their journey.
William Johnson
supporting
Also known as William
A free black man or ally who assists the Crafts in their escape.
Hoskens
minor
Also known as On Hoskens
A person mentioned in connection with the slave trade or pursuit.
Mrs. Douglass
minor
A woman who provides shelter or aid to the fugitives.
The Doctor
minor
A physician who interacts with the disguised Ellen Craft.
Mrs. Huston
minor
A woman who hosts or assists the Crafts during their flight.
Mr. Johnson
supporting
A white ally who helps the Crafts, possibly a pseudonym for William Johnson.
Stranger
minor
An unidentified person who interacts with the fugitives during their journey.
William Craft
major
Also known as William, Craft
The husband of Ellen Craft and co-escapee, posing as her slave.
Ned
minor
A fellow slave or acquaintance of the Crafts, possibly involved in the escape.
The Captain
minor
A ship captain who transports the fugitives or is involved in their journey.
Salome Muller
minor
Also known as Salome, Muller
A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly a case of mistaken identity.
Mary
minor
Also known as Sally Ann
A woman mentioned in the context of slavery or the Crafts' story.
My Old Master
minor
The narrator's former owner, referenced in the escape plan.
The Master
minor
A generic slaveholder encountered during the journey.
Madame Karl
minor
A woman who provides lodging or assistance to the fugitives.
Mrs. Slator
minor
Also known as Slator
The wife of Mr. Slator, involved in the pursuit or household.
Mr. Cray
minor
A person who aids or interacts with the Crafts during their escape.
Mr. Estlin
minor
An abolitionist or supporter who helps the fugitives in the North.
Daniel Muller
minor
Also known as Daniel
A person associated with the Salome Muller case, referenced in the narrative.
Mr. Barkley Ivens
minor
Also known as Mr. Ivens
A slaveholder or pursuer of the Crafts.
The Rev. W. M. Rogers
minor
A clergyman who provides aid or counsel to the fugitives.
The Rev. Dr. Taylor
minor
A minister who interacts with the Crafts during their journey.
John F. Miller
minor
Also known as This Miller, Miller
A person involved in the slave trade or legal proceedings.
Mrs. Ivens
minor
The wife of Mr. Barkley Ivens, involved in the pursuit.
Louis Belmonte
minor
Also known as Belmonte
A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly a slave trader.
Mrs. Stowe
minor
Harriet Beecher Stowe, author referenced in the narrative.
Mr. Filmore
minor
A person mentioned in connection with the Fugitive Slave Act.
The Rev. Dr. Gardiner Spring
minor
A clergyman referenced in the narrative, possibly as an abolitionist.
Daniel Oliver
minor
A person mentioned in the context of the slave trade or legal cases.
