Black Beauty · Character

Harry Barker

Jerry and Polly's son, who helps with the cab and learns his father's values.

minor

Also known as Harry

First appearance: Jerry Barker

Harry Barker's tie to Mr. Grant is one of the pressures that moves Black Beauty—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Jeremiah's son; opens the gates and jokes about food.

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With Mr. Grant (professional): Harry Barker, son of Jeremiah, works as a stable boy for Mr. Grant, helping with the horses. With Mr. Grant (professional): Harry Barker, son of Jeremiah, works as a stable boy for Mr.

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Character Web

14 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Barker family and friends
Minor characters and horses

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Black Beaut…

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Relationships

Mr. Grant
professional · positive
Harry Barker, son of Jeremiah, works as a stable boy for Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Grant
professional · positive
Harry Barker, son of Jeremiah, works as a stable boy for Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Grant
professional · positive
Harry Barker, son of Jeremiah, works as a stable boy for Mr. How this plays out →

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In the story

Harry Barker appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

My Breaking In
Not directly present in this chapter.
A Horse Fair
Jeremiah's son; opens the gates and jokes about food.
A London Cab Horse
Jerry's twelve-year-old son, who helps with the horses and thinks Black Beauty is a 'regular brick.'
Jerry Barker
Jerry's son, clever at stable work and helps with the harness.
The Election
Harry defends his sister Dolly from the orange boys and receives a lesson from his father about party politics.
Jerry's New Year
Cares for the horses during Jerry's illness; receives help from Governor Grant.

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