John Dick is a committed and diligent character who plays a significant role in printing the Declaration of Sentiments. As an employee for Frederick Douglass, Dick values the power of words to instigate change and works to ensure the worthiness of their cause. With an eye for detail, he simultaneously manages typesetting operations and meticulously analyzes handwritten notes from the Seneca Falls Convention. His leadership skills are emphasized in his interactions with Herman Swift, a newer employee. In real life he was the printer for the North Star a paper owned by Frederick Douglass