# Ralph Kabnis — Cane character guide

> Ralph Kabnis in Cane by Jean Toomer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Kabnis, Ask Kabnis, brother Ralph, Mr. Kabnis, An Mr. Kabnis, Professor Kabnis

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

## Who they are

A Northern black teacher struggling with identity and alienation in the rural South.

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