View a FREE sample

Lutie Johnson

A young, single parent living in Harlem, New York who has defied the odds and works as a civil servant clerk.

Bub

An innocent but streetwise child who is terrified of the dark.

Jones, The Super

The apartment building's superintendent who finds it difficult to interact with people.

Min

This character believes that a woman cannot make it on her own.

Mrs. Hedges

A nosy busybody who runs a whorehouse.

Junto

This character is the owner of many businesses throughout Harlem.

Boots Smith

An orchestra member who seems to have more than enough money to throw around.

Granny

This character passed away before the novel began, but plays a significant part in the main character's life.

Mrs Chandler

The very wealthy person that lives in Connecticut and employs the novel's protagonist at one point.

Jim

This character finds it impossible to find work that will pay...

(read more Character Descriptions)

This section contains 213 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample