# Jake — Banjo character guide

> Jake in Banjo by Claude McKay.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Harlem, Harlem Jake

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-ditch

## Who they are

A character from Harlem, part of the vagabond circle.

## In the story

### [XV: White Terror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/banjo_se/chapters/xv-white-terror)

Jake is not mentioned in this chapter's excerpts.

### [XXIV: The Chauffeur’s Lot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/banjo_se/chapters/xxiv-the-chauffeur-s-lot)

Reunites with Ray at the Seamen's Bar, excited about their meeting and planning to celebrate before departing.

### [XXV: Banjo’s Ace of Spades](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/banjo_se/chapters/xxv-banjo-s-ace-of-spades)

Arrives with a taxi to ensure the boys make their ship. He understands Banjo's decision to stay and enjoys the situation. He says goodbye to Ray, inviting him to Harlem if he ever gets tired of rolling.

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