# Plum Bun — Character guide

> Key figures in Plum Bun by Jessie Redmon Fauset.

- [Angela Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/angela_murray.md): A young woman navigating race, art, and romance in 1920s Philadelphia and New York.
- [Virginia Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/virginia_murray.md): Angela's younger sister, who remains close to their family and heritage.
- [Anthony Cross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/anthony_cross.md): A wealthy white artist who becomes Angela's lover and artistic inspiration.
- [Jinny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/jinny.md): Angela's close friend and confidante, often offering practical advice.
- [Roger Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/roger_fielding.md): A wealthy white suitor who pursues Angela despite her mixed-race background.
- [Martha Burden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/martha_burden.md): A sharp-tongued boarding house owner in New York.
- [Paulette Lister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/paulette_lister.md): A sophisticated white socialite and friend of Roger Fielding.
- [Rachel Salting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/rachel_salting.md): A Jewish friend of Angela's in New York's art scene.
- [Ralph Ashley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/ralph_ashley.md): A white artist and acquaintance of Anthony Cross.
- [Junius Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/junius_murray.md): Angela and Virginia's father, a respected postal worker.
- [Angèle Mory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/angele_mory.md): A French artist and friend of Angela in New York.
- [June Mary Hastings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/june_mary_hastings.md): A young woman from Angela's Philadelphia circle.
- [Madame Sylvio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/madame_sylvio.md): A fashionable dressmaker who employs Angela briefly.
- [Van Meier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/van_meier.md): A Dutch art dealer who shows interest in Angela's work.
- [Hettie Daniels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/hettie_daniels.md): A friend of Virginia's from the black community in Philadelphia.
- [Esther Bayliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/esther_bayliss.md): A young girl who boards with Martha Burden.
- [Elizabeth Sandburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/elizabeth_sandburg.md): A friend of the Murray family in Philadelphia.
- [Arthur Sawyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/arthur_sawyer.md): A white artist and acquaintance from the art school.
- [Mrs. Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/mrs_murray.md): Angela and Virginia's mother, who passes for white.
- [Carlotta Parks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/carlotta_parks.md): A black socialite and friend of Virginia's.
- [Anthony Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/anthony_hall.md): An elderly black man from the Philadelphia neighborhood.
- [Jack Hudson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/jack_hudson.md): A white artist and friend of Anthony Cross.
- [Ladislas Starr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/ladislas_starr.md): An older white artist and mentor figure.
- [Sara Penton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/sara_penton.md): A white socialite and friend of Paulette Lister.
- [John Banky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/john_banky.md): A white artist and acquaintance in New York.
- [Haynes Brokinaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/haynes_brokinaw.md): A white artist and friend of Anthony Cross.
- [Miss Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/miss_henderson.md): A white woman who boards at Martha Burden's.
- [Mattie Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/mattie_murray.md): A cousin of the Murray family from the South.
- [John Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/john_hall.md): A black man from the Philadelphia neighborhood.
- [Sanchez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/sanchez.md): A Spanish artist acquaintance in New York.
- [Howard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/howard.md): A white suitor of Virginia's from Philadelphia.
- [Mr. Cross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/mr_cross.md): Anthony Cross's father, a wealthy white businessman.
- [Old Man Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/old_man_fielding.md): Roger Fielding's father, a wealthy white patriarch.
- [Miss Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/miss_murray.md): An elderly white neighbor of the Murrays.
- [Agnes Hallowell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/agnes_hallowell.md): Mr. Hallowell's daughter, a young white socialite.
- [Walter Sandburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/walter_sandburg.md): Elizabeth Sandburg's husband, a white businessman.
- [Héloise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/heloise.md): A French model and friend of Angèle Mory.
- [Mrs. Henrietta Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/mrs_henrietta_jones.md): A black woman from the Philadelphia community.
- [Tom Haley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/tom_haley.md): A white artist and friend of Anthony Cross.
- [Gertrude Quale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/gertrude_quale.md): A white woman who boards at Martha Burden's.
- [Edna Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/edna_brown.md): A black friend of Virginia's from Philadelphia.
- [Miss Burden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/miss_burden.md): Martha Burden's sister, who visits the boarding house.
- [Louise Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plum_bun_se/characters/louise_andrews.md): A white socialite and friend of Paulette Lister.

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