Who is Luke Turner from Mules and Men and what is their importance? Mules_and_Men English & Literature Luke Turner | Mules and Men

Luke Turner's uncle was the famous hoodoo practitioner Marie Leveau. He is initially uninterested in accepting Hurston as a pupil, but after he finally agrees, he takes her through an initiation and is pleased with her progress during the months that follow. When Turner portents his own death, he asks Hurston to remain with him as a partner. Hurston makes special note of the regret she felt when she was unable to accept his proposal.