# Spade — John Brown’s Body character guide

> Spade in John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Spade, Mistah Spade, Mister Spade

**First appearance:** 0005-book-i

## Who they are

An African American character, possibly a servant or laborer, with recurring presence.

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