How did Stamp Paid get his name in Beloved?


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In the novel Beloved, Stamp Paid was born with the name of Joshua. Stamp Paid changed his name after his wife was taken to the bed of their master's owner. Stamp felt he had paid all of life's debts in that year. Stamp worked as an agent for the Underground Railroad for many years. When schoolteacher came for Sethe, it was Stamp who saved Denver's life. ChaCha!

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