# The Fire in the Flint — Character guide

> Key figures in The Fire in the Flint by Walter White.

- [Kenneth Harper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/kenneth_harper.md): A Black doctor returning to his Southern hometown, facing racism and violence while trying to practice medicine.
- [Jane Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/jane_phillips.md): Kenneth's love interest, a teacher who supports him and becomes involved in the community's racial tensions.
- [Bob Harper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/bob_harper.md): Kenneth's brother, a farmer who faces economic and racial pressures in the South.
- [Sheriff Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/sheriff_parker.md): The local sheriff who navigates between the white power structure and the Black community.
- [Dr. Bennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/dr_bennett.md): An older white doctor in town, initially skeptical but later shows some respect for Kenneth.
- [Dr. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/dr_williams.md): A Black physician who practices in the area and interacts with Kenneth professionally.
- [Roy Ewing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/roy_ewing.md): A white landowner and community leader, often in conflict with the Black residents.
- [Mamie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mamie.md): A Black woman in the community, possibly a domestic worker, who interacts with the Harper family.
- [Mary Ewing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mary_ewing.md): Roy Ewing's wife, a white woman who shows some sympathy toward the Black community.
- [Judge Stevenson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/judge_stevenson.md): A local judge who sometimes shows fairness but is constrained by the racist social order.
- [Dr. Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/dr_scott.md): Another physician in the area, possibly white, who interacts with Kenneth.
- [Mrs. Bradley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mrs_bradley_kenneth.md): A woman who appears to be connected to Kenneth's family, possibly a relative or neighbor.
- [Tom Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/tom_tracy.md): A white man in the community, possibly involved in the Klan or local politics.
- [Ed Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/ed_stewart.md): A member of the community, possibly a farmer or laborer, who interacts with the Harpers.
- [Emma Bradley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/emma_bradley.md): A woman in the community, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Harper family.
- [John Anthony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/john_anthony.md): A character in the community, possibly a businessman or local figure.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A white man in the community, possibly a merchant or official.
- [Bud Ware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/bud_ware.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a worker or neighbor of the Harpers.
- [Nancy Ware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/nancy_ware.md): A Black woman, possibly Bud Ware's wife, who interacts with the community.
- [Jim Bradley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/jim_bradley.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a friend of Kenneth's.
- [Mr. Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mr_stewart.md): A white man in the community, possibly a landowner or employer.
- [Henry Lane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/henry_lane.md): A local commissioner, possibly involved in politics or law enforcement.
- [Bill Van Vleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/bill_van_vleet.md): A white man in the community, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Harpers.
- [Brother Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/brother_gordon.md): A religious figure in the Black community, possibly a preacher.
- [Mr. Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mr_phillips.md): Jane Phillips' father, a white man who is initially silent but later involved.
- [Hiram Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/hiram_tucker.md): A white man in the community, possibly a farmer or businessman.
- [George Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/george_parker.md): Possibly related to Sheriff Parker, a white man in the community.
- [Reverend Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/reverend_wilson.md): A white preacher in the community, possibly involved in racial politics.
- [Mrs. Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mrs_johnson.md): A woman in the community, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mr_taylor.md): A white man in the community, possibly a merchant or official.
- [Jim Archer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/jim_archer.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a friend or associate of Kenneth.
- [Brother Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/brother_tucker.md): A religious figure in the Black community, possibly a preacher or deacon.
- [Mrs. Amos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mrs_amos.md): An older woman in the community, possibly a neighbor or patient.
- [Jerry Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/jerry_bird.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a worker or friend.
- [Joe Todd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/joe_todd.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a laborer or neighbor.
- [Joe Harper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/joe_harper.md): A relative of Kenneth, possibly a cousin or uncle.
- [George Baird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/george_baird.md): An older white man in the community, possibly a landowner or official.
- [David Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/david_gordon.md): A man in the community, possibly a friend or associate of the Harpers.
- [Old Reverend Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/old_reverend_adams.md): An older preacher in the Black community, possibly retired.
- [Will Hutchinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/will_hutchinson.md): A white man in the community, possibly a farmer or worker.
- [Jeff Anderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/jeff_anderson.md): A Black man in the community, possibly a friend or associate of Kenneth.
- [Mrs. Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mrs_phillips.md): Jane Phillips' mother, a white woman in the community.
- [Mr. Anthony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/mr_anthony.md): A white man in the community, possibly a businessman or official.
- [Nat Phelps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/nat_phelps.md): A man in the community, possibly a worker or neighbor.
- [Professor Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/professor_fuller.md): An educator, possibly at a local school or college.
- [Charley Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_fire_in_the_flint_se/characters/charley_allen.md): A young man in the community, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

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