The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus | Characters & Character Analysis

The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus Characters

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Uncle Remus has apparently been with Miss Sally's family for many years. In the story of "Brother Fox Catches Mr. Horse," he begins by saying that he'd watched Miss Sally - the lady of the house and the first little boy's mother - rush around, wiping away dust that wasn't there and plumping pillows that didn't need anything. Uncle Remus says he knows Miss Sally well enough to know that her actions mean that she's tired of Uncle Remus sitting around the house or that she's waiting for a chance to "preach" to her husband. The little boy is amazed at the statement and Uncle Remus says he's known Miss Sally for years. His age is never given, though Uncle Remus at one point says that folks his age know more than they can remember.

Uncle Remus continually insists that his stories are true. He says that he stands...
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