# Master Epps — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Master Epps in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Epps, Young Master Epps, Edwin Epps, old Epps, said Edwin Epps, Massa Epps

**First appearance:** 0010-vii

## Who they are

A brutal plantation owner who holds Solomon for years.

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