# The Walls of Jericho — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Walls of Jericho by Rudolph Fisher.

- [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/epigraph.md): The epigraph quotes the spiritual 'Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,' setting a tone of struggle and triumph that resonates with the novel's themes of overcoming obstacles.
- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/dedication.md): The book is dedicated to Glendora, with a wish that her laugh be silver, like her hair.
- [The Walls of Jericho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/the-walls-of-jericho.md): This chapter introduces the world of Patmore's Pool Parlor and its colorful inhabitants, centered on the character of Shine. It establishes the social dynamics, the setting, and the initial relationships among the key fi
- [Jericho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/jericho.md): The chapter 'Jericho' likely depicts a pivotal moment in the narrative, possibly involving a significant event or revelation. Given the title, it may symbolize a fall or a turning point, but without specific excerpts, th
- [I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/i.md): The chapter opens with a description of Henry Patmore's Pool Parlor on Fifth Avenue in Harlem, contrasting the aristocratic Fifth Avenue with the impoverished and vibrant Black neighborhood. Inside, Jinx Jenkins and Bubb
- [II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/ii.md): In this chapter, the reader is introduced to Patmore, the proprietor of a pool parlor, and his interaction with Shine and Bubber. Shine's defiance and independence are highlighted as he brings his own liquor, challenging
- [III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/iii.md): Shine, a mover, is approached by Patmore, who holds a grudge against Fred Merrit for a past legal settlement. Patmore tries to recruit Shine as a secret agent to sell his liquor to Merrit, but Shine declines, revealing h
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/iv.md): In this chapter, the Litter Rats, a group of elite Black men, gather at J. Pennington Potter's home to discuss art and science, but the conversation shifts when Fred Merrit announces his purchase of a house on Court Aven
- [V](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/v.md): Shine, Jinx, and Bubber move Fred Merrit's belongings into a house on Court Avenue, a cold, snobbish street threatened by the encroaching Black neighborhood. Merrit shows Shine an anonymous threatening letter, but Shine 
- [Uplift](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/uplift.md): This chapter focuses on the theme of uplift and the various ways characters seek to improve themselves and their circumstances. It explores the social dynamics and personal aspirations within the community, highlighting 
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/vi.md): Miss Agatha Cramp, a wealthy woman devoted to social service, discovers her colored maid Linda is pretty and different from her stereotypical view of Negroes. This sparks her interest in helping the 'colored' community, 
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/vii.md): The chapter describes the General Improvement Association's Annual Costume Ball at Manhattan Casino, a rare occasion where Harlem's diverse social classes—from the 'rattiest rat' to the 'dicktiest dickty'—come together i
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/viii.md): At a terrace party, Jinx and Bubber argue about intoxicants while Linda, dressed as a gypsy, enjoys herself. Henry Patmore, a known ladies' man, sets his sights on Linda, while Shine watches from the shadows. Patmore app
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/ix.md): At a dance, Shine confronts Linda after she insults him with Patmore's words, calling him a 'dirty rat.' Despite his attempts to apologize and win her over, she rebuffs him, leading to a tense standoff. Shine's friends n
- [The Box of J. Pennington Potter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/x.md): At the Manhattan Casino, J. Pennington Potter hosts a racially mixed social gathering in his box, aiming to foster harmony through admixture. The guests include the Dunns, who view Harlem as 'marvelous' material, the jea
- [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xi.md): At a social event, Cornelia Bond and her guests observe and comment on J. Pennington Potter's party, including Miss Agatha Cramp and Fred Merrit. Miss Cramp and Merrit engage in a provocative conversation about race, pow
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xii.md): At a dance, a commotion erupts when a man in gray harasses Linda, who is in a gypsy costume. Shine intervenes, and the crowd watches as Patmore retreats. Meanwhile, Miss Cramp attempts a conversation with Nora Byle, whic
- [Jive](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/jive.md): The chapter titled 'Jive' does not contain any provided excerpts, making it impossible to generate a contextual summary based on the given text.
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xiii.md): In this chapter, the scene is set in Pat's pool room where Jinx and Bubber engage in their usual banter and competitive pool playing. The conversation reveals that Shine has been absent since the dance at the Casino, and
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xiv.md): Shine and Linda take a walk along Riverside Drive, discussing the incident at the Manhattan Casino where Patmore made unwanted advances. Linda reveals that Patmore offered her twenty-five dollars, a degrading proposition
- [XV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xv.md): Linda runs out of sugar and borrows from Mrs. Fuller, Fred Merrit's housekeeper, leading to a conversation where Mrs. Fuller offers Linda a job as her maid. Linda overhears Miss Cramp's racist discussion about Merrit mov
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvi.md): Shine attends a church service where he hears a sermon about the biblical story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. The sermon, delivered by Tod Bruce, uses the story as an allegory for self-deception and the need for se
- [XVII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvii.md): On a bright Sunday, Shine and Linda walk along Seventh Avenue after church, discussing the sermon and their differing views on religion and self-knowledge. Linda reveals she has a new job working for Fred Merrit, which S
- [Walls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/walls.md): The chapter 'Walls' explores the physical and metaphorical barriers that separate characters, emphasizing themes of isolation and the struggle for connection. It likely depicts moments where characters confront the walls
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xviii.md): After Shine leaves Pat's, Jinx and Bubber's constant bickering escalates into a physical fight. Pat, the manager, locks them in the cellar to settle it. After a long wait, Jinx emerges staggering and collapses, followed 
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xix.md): Shine is agitated by Linda's refusal to see him for two weeks, leading to reckless behavior in work, drinking, and gambling. While moving a piano from Fred Merrit's country house, his distraction causes a near-fatal acci
- [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xx.md): Shine, recovering from a minor injury, visits Harlem Hospital and overhears an intern mention Linda Young as a patient. He learns she was attacked at work and is hospitalized with a sprained ankle and shock. Enraged, he 
- [Battle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/battle.md): The chapter titled 'Battle' contains no provided textual content, making it impossible to summarize or extract specific narrative details.
- [XXI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxi.md): Shine arrives at Fred Merrit's burned-out Court Avenue house, consumed by a murderous rage. The destruction of the house fuels his hatred, but upon finding Merrit alone and weeping over his mother's burnt portrait, Shine
- [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxii.md): Shine visits Linda in the hospital, where she confronts him about his tough exterior, revealing that his hardness is a wall built from fear. Their conversation leads to a moment of emotional connection, and Shine begins 
- [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxiii.md): In this chapter, Shine confronts Henry Patmore, who has been revealed as the arsonist behind Merrit's house fire and the one who attacked Linda. A violent fight erupts in Patmore's pool parlor, drawing in Bubber and Jinx
- [Jericho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/jericho.md): The chapter 'Jericho' likely follows the protagonist, Pat (Shine), as he navigates his life in the town of Jericho, possibly dealing with themes of isolation, memory, and survival. The chapter may include interactions wi
- [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxiv.md): Shine tells Fred Merrit the truth about the arson, revealing that Henry Patmore, not Miss Cramp, was responsible. Merrit, initially shocked, admits he suspected Miss Cramp and expresses his racial prejudices. He then off
- [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxv.md): A week after the fire at Merrit's house, Miss Agatha Cramp remains in bed, still shaken by the ordeal. She discusses the event with her new Irish maid, Mary, revealing her prejudiced views on race and her misguided attem
- [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxvi.md): Shine drives upstate with Bess to pick up a load, but is surprised to find Linda waiting for him at Merrit's driveway. She insists on accompanying him, and they leave together. Merrit watches them go, feeling a mix of en
- [An Introduction to Contemporary Harlemese](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/an-introduction-to-contemporary-harlemese.md): This chapter presents a glossary of Harlemese, the vibrant and inventive slang of Harlem's African American community during the Harlem Renaissance. It defines terms ranging from everyday expressions to those reflecting 

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