Banjo · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Banjo by Claude McKay.
Banjo
major
Also known as Ruthope Banjo, VIII A Carved Carrot Banjo, The irresponsible, carefree Banjo
The central character, a carefree, guitar-playing Black vagabond in Marseille.
Latnah
major
Also known as theah Latnah
A woman in the circle of vagabonds, involved with Banjo and the group.
Malty Avis
major
Also known as Ise Malty Avis, Malty, III Malty, But Malty, Presently Malty
A significant figure in the vagabond community, often interacting with Banjo.
Goosey
supporting
Also known as Lustily Goosey
A member of the vagabond group, known for his lively presence.
Bugsy
supporting
Also known as XIII Bugsy
A character in the vagabond circle, often involved in the group's dynamics.
Taloufa
supporting
Also known as IX Taloufa, Taloufy
A member of the group, known for his distinctive presence and stories.
Ginger
supporting
Also known as Opposite Ginger
A character in the vagabond circle, often seen with the group.
Lonesome Blue
supporting
Also known as Poor Lonesome Blue, ole Lonesome Blue, Lonesome
A melancholic figure in the group, often reflecting on life.
Dengel
minor
A character in the vagabond community, part of the group's interactions.
Crosby
minor
Also known as young Crosby
A younger character associated with the group.
Jake
minor
Also known as Harlem, Harlem Jake
A character from Harlem, part of the vagabond circle.
Ray
supporting
A recurring narrator or focal character, possibly the author's stand-in.
Sarka
minor
Also known as And Sarka, who hoped to go to America some day
A character who hopes to go to America, part of the group.
Sister Geter
minor
A woman in the community, mentioned in the narrative.
Kid Irish
minor
Also known as the Irish
A character of Irish descent in the vagabond group.
Felice
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a woman.
Jerco
minor
A character in the vagabond community.
Carolina
minor
A character or place referenced in the narrative.
Ole Mammy Joan
minor
An older woman figure mentioned in the story.
Doctor Bougrat
minor
Also known as The Doctor Bougrat, Bougrat
A doctor mentioned in the narrative.
Lincoln Agrippa
minor
A character referenced in the story.
Jigaway
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Jest
minor
Also known as Jes
A character or term used in the narrative.
Gal
minor
A generic term for a woman, possibly a specific character.
Aunty
minor
An older woman figure, possibly a relative or community member.
Pardner
minor
Also known as Mah pardner
A term of address for a companion, possibly a specific character.
Monkey
minor
A character or nickname used in the narrative.
Carmen
minor
A character referenced in the story.
