I want to know the answer to the following question:
Who was the first to use the tragic octoroon?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The figure of the "tragic octoroon" was a stock character of abolitionist literature: a mixed-race woman raised as if a white woman in her white father's household, until his bankruptcy or death has her reduced to a menial position She may even be unaware of her status before being reduced to victimization.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no