# Ray — Home to Harlem character guide

> Ray in Home to Harlem by Claude McKay.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Raymond

**First appearance:** 0013-x-the-railroad

## Who they are

A Haitian intellectual and writer, Jake's friend, who struggles with identity and purpose.

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