The main character of The Underground Railroad is Cora. However, the tale begins with her grandmother, Ajarry, who was captured and sold into slavery as an adolescent. She quickly learns to be submissive and to do what she is told. Ajarry understands that she is only valuable to her owners if she understands her place in the world. This is why Cora originally refuses to escape slavery with Caesar.

However, Caesar is persistent. After learning that the plantation is going to a new, harsher master, Cora agrees to hear more about his escape plan - which begins the enthralling tale of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.

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