Minor Characters
LeRoy
LeRoy is a gay Black man with whom Eric becomes infatuated while he is still living in the South. LeRoy warns Eric to stay away from him because of what might happen if anyone finds out about their shared sexuality.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo is a poet Vivaldo is friends with. He introduces Vivaldo to Belle and Harold, and the three of them spend a night drinking and smoking together.
Mrs. Scott
Mrs. Scott is Rufus and Ida’s mother. She is a kind woman who welcomes anyone into her home and wants the best for her children.
Jane
Jane is a woman whom Vivaldo casually dates. Their relationship ends because Jane has a drinking problem and Vivaldo grows tired of her.
Sydney Ingram
Sydney Ingram is a writer Vivaldo respects; they meet at one of Richard’s parties.
Harold
Harold is a gay man who Vivaldo meets one night while he is out drinking with Lorenzo.
Grace
Grace is a Black woman who worked for Eric’s family. She is married to Henry.
Henry
Henry is a Black man who worked for Eric’s family. He is married to Grace.
Vickie
Vickie is a Black woman in Rufus’s neighborhood who gets pregnant at a young age.
Paul
Paul is the older son of Cass and Richard.
Michael
Michael is the younger son of Cass and Richard.
Reverend Foster
Reverend Foster oversees Rufus’s funeral.
Dick
Dick is a man who Jane dates after breaking up with Vivaldo.
Belle
Belle is Lorenzo’s girlfriend.
Loring
Loring is Richard’s literary agent.