Washington Black Characters

Washington Black Character List

George Washington Black

George is the protagonist of this novel and was born in Barbados into slavery. After earning the trust of the slavemaster he plans to escape from slavery and is eventually successful.

Kit

Kit raises George and tells him about life before slavery, which inspires him to escape.

Erasmus Wilde

Wilde is the slavemaster of the plantation and is depicted as cruel and malicious, treating the workers terribly.

Titch

George's friend from slavery whom he later finds again once he is free.

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