Death in the Woods | Characters
The Butcher
The butcher is the last person to talk to Mrs. Grimes before she dies. Taking pity on her, he gives her a generous portion of meat that makes her pack too heavy and causes her to stop and rest in the cold.
The German Farmer
The German farmer once hired Mrs. Grimes as a ‘‘bound girl,’’ which meant that she lived on his farm, cooked for him, and fed his animals. She suffered from his unwanted sexual advances until she married Jack Grimes.
Jake Grimes
Jake Grimes is married to Mrs....
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