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Frederick Douglass

A prominent African American abolitionist and author of the autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."

Captain Anthony

The first master of Frederick Douglass and a harsh overseer.

Hugh Auld

The brother of Captain Anthony's wife, Sophia Auld, who initially teaches Douglass to read.

Lucretia Auld

The wife of Captain Anthony and the first mistress of Frederick Douglass.

Sophia Auld

The wife of Hugh Auld, who initially teaches Douglass to read but later stops due to pressure.

Edward Covey

A notorious slave breaker who Douglass is sent to work for, known for his brutal treatment of slaves.

Aunt Hester

A slave woman who is brutally whipped by Captain Anthony, leaving a lasting impact on Douglass.

William Lloyd Garrison

An influential white abolitionist who Douglass befriends and works with in the anti-slavery movement.

Wendell Phillips

A prominent abolitionist and orator who supports Douglass in his efforts to end slavery.

Colonel Edward Lloyd

The plantation owner where Douglass is sent to work as a young slave.

Captain Thomas

A kind and fair shipbuilder who employs Douglass in his youth, providing a stark contrast to other slaveholders.

Betsy Bailey

A slave woman who helps Douglass in his escape from slavery.

Sandy Jenkins

A slave who shares with Douglass a method of protection against beatings.

William Freeland

A relatively kind and fair master who Douglass works for and learns valuable skills from.

William Hamilton

The overseer for Colonel Lloyd, known for his cruelty towards the slaves.

William Gardner

A shipbuilder who employs Douglass and treats him with respect and fairness.

Anna Murray

Frederick Douglass's first wife, who helps him escape from slavery.

Nathan Johnson

A free black man in the North who assists Douglass in his escape and transition to freedom.