A Voice from the Border | Themes and Characters
Although this novel has numerous characters, Margaret Reeves O'Neill, a skinny, intelligent, fifteen-year-old is the major protagonist and narrator. During a short four months, Reeves records her impressions about the American Civil War's impact on her family, their slaves, and their neighbors. Another major character is Hector, the handsome, well-spoken, and loyal fifteenyear- old son of Juneau. Gradually Hector's and Reeves' relationship changes from that of slave and master to an understanding and acceptance of each other as friends. Their friendship provides a major theme in this...
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