# Professor Layman — Cane character guide

> Professor Layman in Cane by Jean Toomer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Layman, Professor

**First appearance:** 0043-part-iii-kabnis

## Who they are

An educated black man who visits Kabnis, discussing race and art.

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