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Jedediah introduces himself, reflecting on life as a slave at a Virginia plantation owned by Master Cooper. Despite the oppressive environment, he cherishes a deep bond with his best friend, a dog named Jack, who symbolizes the longing for freedom that Jedediah himself feels. Unlike other slaves, Jedediah enjoys a small privilege, receiving five eggs every morning, which he secretly gives to his ailing father. The backdrop of systemic racial violence looms over their lives, with Master Cooper often cruelly whipping his father without cause.