characters Flashcards
1
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A wealthy, light-skinned Black woman, intelligent, sophisticated, and socially prominent in the Black community of Harlem and the novel’s protagonist
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Irene Redfield
2
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A dangerously unpredictable childhood friend of Irene’s, now passing for white and married to a rich, racist white man
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Clare Kendry
3
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A black Dr, frustrated with the racist reality of life in the United States, he wants to move to South America, where he believes there will be more freedom for their family
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Brain Redfield
4
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A rich white international banking agent, speaks openly of his hatred of Black people
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John “Jack” Bellew
5
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Irene and Brain’s children
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Brain jr. and Theodore
6
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Clare and Jack’s child
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Margery
7
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Bob Kendry
8
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Hugh Wentworth
9
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Gertrude Martin
10
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Aunt Grace and Aunt Edna
