# Benjamin O. Shekels — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Benjamin O. Shekels in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Benjamin, Shekels

**First appearance:** 0008-v

## Who they are

A slave trader involved in Solomon's transport.

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