# Ma Lawton — Home to Harlem character guide

> Ma Lawton in Home to Harlem by Claude McKay.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ma

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-arrival

## Who they are

An older woman, a maternal figure in the community, providing wisdom and care.

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