# Peter — Twelve Years a Slave character guide

> Peter in Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Peter Tanner, Tanner, old Peter Tanner

**First appearance:** 0025-xxii

## Who they are

A free black man who assists in Solomon's rescue.

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