The Mule-Bone · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Mule-Bone by Langston Hughes.
Daisy
major
Also known as Miss Daisy, Daisy Giggling, Daisy Um-m, Daisy Gaily, Daisy Coyly, Daisy Sobbing, Daisy Sadly, Daisy Stiffly, Daisy Taylor, Daisy Frightened, Daisy Archly, Daisy Nervously
A central female character involved in romantic and comedic tensions.
Jim
major
Also known as Jim Oh, Jim Aw, Jim Gwan, Jim Rabbit, Jim Well, Jim Nobody, Jim Lawd, Jim Table dat, Jim Weston
A key male character, often interacting with Daisy and others.
Dave Carter
major
Also known as Dave, Dave Aw, David, Specially Dave Carter, no Dave, Dave Baby, Dave Daisy, Dave Gal, Dave Triumphant, Dave Whyncher
A prominent male character with significant dialogue and plot involvement.
Lige
supporting
Also known as Lige Frank, Lige Aw, Lige Continuing, Lige Thass, Lige Mosely, Lige Man, Lige Heh
A supporting character who participates in community discussions and conflicts.
Lum Boger
supporting
Also known as Lum, Lum Aw
A supporting character with recurring presence in the narrative.
Walter Thomas
supporting
Also known as Walter, Walter Yeah, Walter Aw, Walter Hey, Walter Looka, Walter Teet, Walter Winking, Walter Dave
A supporting character involved in various scenes and dialogues.
Frank
supporting
Also known as Frank Aw, Frank Seriously
A supporting character who appears in group interactions.
Will Cody
supporting
Also known as Cody, Cody Ai, Willie, Willie Aw, ole Cody
A supporting character with a distinct role in the story.
Mrs. Roberts
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Roberts Mist ' Clark, Mrs. Roberts Calmer, Jake Roberts, Enter Mrs. Jake Roberts, Jake
A supporting female character in the community.
Joe Clark
supporting
Also known as Mayor Joe Clark, Clark, Mayor, Mayor Clark, Mr. Clark, Clark Aw gwan
The mayor and a figure of authority in the town.
Mrs. Clark
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Clark De Mayor, Mrs. Clark Somebody, Mist ' Clark
Wife of the mayor, involved in social dynamics.
Hambo
supporting
Also known as Hambo Boy, Boy, Hambo Aw, Hambo Thass, Hambo Poor Jake
A supporting character with a notable presence.
Lindsay
supporting
Also known as Lindsay To Hambo, Joe Lindsay, Enter Joe Lindsay, Reenter Joe Lindsay, Deacon Lindsay, Lindsay Go
A deacon and community member.
Elder Simms
supporting
Also known as Enter Elder Simms, Simms, The Mrs. Rev. Simms, Rev. Simms, Simms This sho
An elder in the church community.
Sister Lucy Taylor
supporting
Also known as Sister Taylor, Lucy, Lucy Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, Taylor, Taylor Sighing
A church sister and community figure.
Sister Thomas
supporting
Also known as Enter Sister Thomas, Sister Thomas Reverend, Sister Thomas Lord, Mrs. Thomas
A church sister with a role in the community.
Bootsie
minor
Also known as Bootsie Mr. Cox, Bootsie Pitts
A minor character with limited appearances.
Hen
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Tony Taylor
minor
Also known as Tony, Taylor
A minor character in the community.
Mattie Clark
minor
Also known as Mattie, Clark, Sister Mattie
A minor character, possibly related to the mayor.
Hawk
minor
Also known as Hawk Four, Chickee, Hawk Chickee, Hawk Chickie
A minor character with a nickname.
Voice
minor
Also known as Voice Whispering, Voice Derisively, Another Voice Well
An offstage or anonymous voice in the play.
Old Man Matt Brazzle
minor
Also known as Matt, Old Man Yeah, Brazzle, Brazzle Dis mule, Brazzle Say, Matt Brazzle Sister Roberts
An older minor character in the community.
Teets
minor
Also known as Teet, Teet Flouncing
A minor character with a few lines.
Mrs. Blunt
minor
Also known as Enter Mrs. Blunt
A minor female character.
Jack
minor
A minor character mentioned briefly.
Matilda
minor
Also known as Little Matilda
A minor child character.
Sister Jones
minor
Also known as Jones Naw, Sister Jones Naw, Sister Jones Hello, Hoyt
A church sister with minor appearances.
Mary Ella
minor
A minor female character.
Ada Lewis
minor
Also known as Ada, Lewis
A minor character with few mentions.