Goosey

Banjo

Banjo and Goosey are loyal companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual trust.

Ray

Goosey and Ray are easygoing friends, often sharing jokes and a sense of adventure.

Ray

Goosey and Ray are easygoing friends, often sharing jokes and a sense of adventure.

Banjo

Banjo and Goosey are loyal companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual trust.

Banjo

Banjo and Goosey are loyal companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual trust.

Ray

Goosey and Ray are easygoing friends, often sharing jokes and a sense of adventure.

VII: The Flute-Boy

The flute-boy, newly named, shares his story of being swindled and discusses race politics with the group.

VIII: A Carved Carrot

Plays the flute, contributing to the musical sessions, and engages in playful banter with Banjo.

IX: Taloufa's Shirttail

Sings in the band and is part of the group at the hangout.

X: Storytelling

Questions Ray's intentions, fearing that writing about black life could be used against the race.

XII: Bugsy's Chinese Pie

Mentions his good teeth and likes French bread.

XIV: Telling Jokes

Argues with Ray about race jokes and race pride, accusing Ray of lacking race feeling and being a 'lost sorehead.'

XV: White Terror

Goosey is not mentioned in this chapter's excerpts.

XVI: The “Blue Cinema”

Participates in a debate with Ray about race relations, questioning Ray's views on white women marrying colored men and the role of white women in society.

XVII: Breaking-Up

Tired but curious, later joins a gang of laborers for factory work.

Official Fists

Is informed of Bugsy's illness and helps organize his funeral.

XXIV: The Chauffeur’s Lot

Collects a jar of French soil as a souvenir, expressing a sentimental attachment to the country.

XXV: Banjo’s Ace of Spades

Defends his idealism about race and orating for his people. Banjo criticizes his book learning and lack of real-world experience. He is glum about Banjo's decision not to sail and boards the ship with Jake.