Minnie's Sacrifice

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Set on a Southern plantation, the story follows Miriam, a grieving slave who has just lost her daughter, Agnes, during childbirth. The narrative unfolds as Camilla, the master's daughter, finds the light-skinned, blue-eyed infant boy and persuades her father to send him north, raising questions about identity, family, and the harsh realities of slavery. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's "Minnie's Sacrifice" delves into themes of loss, maternal love, and the struggles faced by enslaved individuals.