# Mrs. Viola Ruffner — Up from Slavery character guide

> Mrs. Viola Ruffner in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Ruffner, fearing Mrs. Ruffner

**First appearance:** 0005-ii-boyhood-days

## Who they are

Employer of young Booker T. Washington, who taught him discipline and cleanliness.

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