# Patsey — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Patsey in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** unfortunate Patsey, Poor Patsey, tortured Patsey

**First appearance:** 0011-viii

## Who they are

A slave woman repeatedly abused by Master Epps; a central figure.

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