Cora Character Map



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This is a character map that shows the relationship between Cora and the other characters in the novel The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.  Please note that not all of the characters are included on the map because I chose to only include those that I felt were relevant to the overall story and journey of Cora. If you want to learn more about the overall story and if you want to learn more about the other characters click either one of these links can help with major plot points and timelines of the story. The characters that are related are connected with lines, and the solid lines represent strong connections while the dashed lines represent loose connections.  Descriptions of how the characters relate are placed along the line leading back to either Cora or another character.  I hope with either helps you better understand the novel or inspires you to read the book to learn more about the story. (Also, you may need to zoom in on your device to see the writing better.)


This character map shows that every character is somehow a part of Cora’s life and story whether they are a good part or a bad part.  It shows how some of the characters connect to each other and not just Cora, like Fiona and the Wells, they aren’t just related to Cora but also each other. It can also show readers who are directly linked to Cora (those who were somehow involved in her life or impacted her in some way and who are somehow part of Cora’s story through someone else). For example, Mr. Fletcher who told Caesar about the Underground Railroad then told Cora about it. Mr. Fletcher was not directly impacting Cora on his own but through Caesar. This map can also show readers the characters who are influencing Cora’s life in similar ways like how both Mr. Field and the Andersons gave her a job. Overall, this character map can enhance the understanding of the various relationships in The Underground Railroad that they may not realize while just casually reading the novel.

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