Isolated Enslaved Mine Child

A **single, unnamed enslaved child** working in the **Thuggee mines**, who briefly interacts with Short Round during his escape. This child’s **individual plight**—exhausted, hopeful, and compliant—serves as a **character moment** that foreshadows the larger revolt of the enslaved children. Unlike the broader group, this child does not participate in the mass escape but symbolizes the **human cost** of the system.