In The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill, Georgia was depicted as a mother-like figure for Aminata through her protectiveness of Aminata and by how she brought her along to deliver babies similar to how her mother once did. From the very beginning of her stay at the plantation, Aminata was being scolded by Appleby, however, Georgia was the only person courageous enough to step in and save her from a beating. Georgia subsequently takes Aminata to her own home where “[Aminata] felt safe in [Georgia’s] presence, and fell into a sleep more profound than any [she] has known for many months” (Hill 179). Undoubtedly, Aminata’s feeling of comfort when accompanied by Georgia displays the start of Aminata’s trust and affection towards her. As the story