Who's Who?

SIBONIA- A slave that wants to rebel.

MS ABBY- A slaveholder/"business woman".

THE REVEREND- A former friend of John Brown. 

PIE- Pie is a prostitute slave. 

DARG-???

                                                              THE GOOD LORD BIRD


What is the meaning of the good lord bird? What does it represent? How does it connect to the title of the book?
    The good lord bird, or collecting a feather from the bird will bring you understanding that will last you your whole life. The bird is big sized, black and white, with a touch of red around it. It is unique and can not be caught because it is so "shy". It could connect back to the title of the book by it meaning how someone can be, or something, could be so rare and astonishing that it bring happiness. 
(page 33) 
    "They call that a Good Lord Bird," he said. "It's so pretty that when man sees it, he says, 'Good Lord.'"

What is Henry's nickname? How did he earn it?
    Henry's nickname is "Little Onion". He got his nickname after had bit into a onion that was because he was hungry but later was known for Old Man's good luck charm. 
(page 23-24 when he ate it, and 28 where he named him)
    "I calls her Little Onion hence forth my own reasons"

 What was Henry's rational for continuing to live a lie? Was it justifiable?
    Yes, Henry wanted to continue to live a lie because he didn't want to die in war. It was not fair in the ways that he could have helped Old Man. But he was trying to save his life
(page 47)
    "And I ought to say it here- I ain't proud to report it- it also kept me from the fight. Somebody was gonna get their head blowed off, and I had no interest in that business."