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Hilary Martin asked this question about The Underground Railroad:
Who was Ollie (at the end with the horseshoe brand)? I feel like I am supposed to know him but didn't. He shared the same brand as Sybil but couldn't find a reference to him when I went back through the book. Stumped.
Bridgit I'm glad you mentioned Homer, Christine. Cora not recognizing Homer was troubling, but of course the character of Homer was troubling. One could imagi…moreI'm glad you mentioned Homer, Christine. Cora not recognizing Homer was troubling, but of course the character of Homer was troubling. One could imagine that Cora never questioned any black person - that they'd all been slaves, or freemen who still had to worry for their safety - so that when she came to meet Homer and fully realize his warped reality, she'd have to consider who to trust. Nothing is safe. I now see that horseshoe on Ollie's neck was - as Julie mentioned - a parting gift from the author - an indication that this part of the story indicates some paltry amount of safety for Cora. (less)
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