# Not Without Laughter — Character guide

> Key figures in Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes.

- [Sandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/sandy.md): The protagonist, a young boy growing up in a small Kansas town.
- [Annjee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/annjee.md): Sandy's hardworking mother who struggles to support her family.
- [Aunt Hager Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/aunt_hager_williams.md): Sandy's wise and religious grandmother who raises him.
- [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/harriett.md): Sandy's rebellious aunt who becomes a blues singer.
- [Jimboy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/jimboy.md): Sandy's absent father, a traveling musician and dreamer.
- [Tempy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/tempy.md): Sandy's wealthy and judgmental aunt who takes him in briefly.
- [Buster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/buster.md): Sandy's childhood friend, a white-looking boy with a black sister.
- [Sister Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/sister_johnson.md): A gossipy neighbor and church member in the community.
- [Mingo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/mingo.md): A local character and friend of the family.
- [Charlie Nutter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/charlie_nutter.md): A man from the community who interacts with the family.
- [Mrs. J. J. Rice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/mrs_j_j_rice.md): A wealthy white woman who employs Annjee.
- [Billy Sanderlee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/billy_sanderlee.md): A boy who works with Sandy at the barbershop.
- [Harrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/harrie.md): An elderly woman from the church community.
- [Wim Dogberry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/wim_dogberry.md): A local man known for his drinking and stories.
- [Madam de Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/madam_de_carter.md): A wealthy woman who hires Harriett as a maid.
- [Uncle Dan Givens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/uncle_dan_givens.md): An older man who tells stories to the children.
- [Earl James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/earl_james.md): A friend of Jimboy's who visits the family.
- [Tom Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/tom_johnson.md): A man from the community who works with the family.
- [Ma Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/ma_bailey.md): An elderly woman who helps care for Sandy.
- [Mrs. Barr-Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/mrs_barr_grant.md): A white woman who employs Annjee briefly.
- [Sister Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/sister_williams.md): A church member and friend of Aunt Hager.
- [Marster Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/marster_robert.md): A former slave owner mentioned in stories.
- [Mrs. Leonard Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/mrs_leonard_baker.md): A white woman who hires Harriett as a maid.
- [Moses Jenkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/moses_jenkins.md): A local handyman and friend of the family.
- [Harrietta Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/harrietta_williams.md): A woman arrested with Harriett in Chicago.

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