Describe The Relationship Between Tobias And Mr Jeaton

Forbidden Love

The year is 1791, a nice day in Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Robinson the plantation owner, had one slave as his right-hand man, Tobias. Tobias had privileges other slaves did not, and was able to leave the plantation to get supplies, deliver messages, and run errands for Mr. Robinson. Tobias and Mr. Robinson had a very good relationship and Tobias did not think of Mr. Robinson as his master but as more of a friend, since they were even on a first name bases. Early in the morning,Tobias does his routine check where he first monitors the slave housing, then oversees the slaves starting their work, and checks the supply inventory. “We are right on schedule.” Tobias says happily , “We are gonna have a visitor

Tobias went to the kitchen and made sure dinner would be ready by the time Jenna arrive. steak and potatoes was the evening meal. Servants were hard at work getting the table set and the food ready. “She should be arriving any minute. Have the gates open when she arrives” John orders., Tobias went and had the guards open the front gates. Shortly after, Jenna arrived in a caravan guarded by three men, they were greeted by the sweet smell of the kitchen. “Good evening ma’am,” said Tobias. “Good evening,” Jenna replied. “Dinner should be ready shortly and I will show you to the dining hall,” Tobias said. Tobias then showed her to the dining hall where she was greeted by John. “How are you Jenna! It has been a while, ” John said. “I am well how are you?” “Good, I see you have my right-hand man Tobias.” “Yes I have, very good looking for a negro slave” John gloated. “He is not just any slave. He is the

All of sudden he hears a knock, and thinking it must be John needing him to do something, he says,”come on in.” However,to his surprise it was Jenna. “Do you need something?” he asked. I can get you anything you need.” “Oh no, I just could not sleep, and I thought this was John’s room” Jenna said sadly. “I can show you to his room if you’d like?”.“No no, it’s ok. I just wanted someone to talk to.” “About what?” he replied. “Anything, I just feel so lonely in my room by myself. You are a very handsome young man, Tobias. I was surprised to find out you weren’t married” Jenna said. “ Thank you, you are a very beautiful woman yourself.” All night they chatted and they slowly grew very fond of each other. As you may know, a relationship between a slave and a white woman was frowned upon, so over the course of Jenna’s stay, they hid their love for each other. Every night Jenna would sneak into Tobias’ room to be with him. “Tobias, what happens when I leave?” Jenna asked. “Well, I will go with you and I can run away from here and meet you at a secret place and then we will run aways together.”. “We can grow old together and start a family,” she replied excitedly . All of a sudden Tobias’ door opens and John looks to find Jenna and his right-hand man, Tobias, in bed. Furiously John yells, “Jenna what are you doing?” “I’m sorry John, but Tobias and I are in love and