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Cassie Logan

This character is the 17-year-old narrator of the story.

Stacey Logan

This character is the narrator's older brother, who buys a car.

Moe Turner

This character loses his temper and strikes other characters with a crowbar.

Jeremy Simms

This character is a friend to the Logan family.

Statler Aames

This character is the primary antagonist who tries to start trouble with black people whenever he gets the chance.

Solomon Bradley

This character is a handsome, successful black man who becomes a romantic interest for the narrator.

Clarence Hopkins

This character joins the Army, accompanies the group to Memphis, and dies from an unknown head ailment.

Harris Mitchum

This character falls from a tree and is badly injured.

Sissy Mitchum

This character is a fraternal twin who gives birth.

Papa

This character is the narrator's father.

Charlie Simms

This character personifies the Southern bigot.

Wade Jamison

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