# Sammy Scott — Dark Princess character guide

> Sammy Scott in Dark Princess by W. E. B. Du Bois.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Sam, Sammy, Samuel Scott, The Honorable Sammy, The Honorable Sammy Scott

**First appearance:** 0001-dark-princess

## Snapshot

Chicago's smoothest Black political boss, he trades favors and votes with a handshake and a smile, ruling the Second Ward from behind a desk.

## Who they are

Sammy Scott built his power by selling protection to gamblers and brothel-keepers, then using the cash to bribe officials and organize Negro voters. He is genial, patient, and utterly unsentimental about the machinery he runs. When Matthew enters his orbit, Sammy becomes both mentor and test of how far a principled man can work inside a corrupt system.

## Relationships

### [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews)

_professional_

Sammy Scott and Sara Andrews are deeply entangled in a complex professional relationship, likely involving secretarial or organizational work within a political or social movement.

### [Matthew Towns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/matthew_towns)

_friendship_

Matthew Towns and Sammy Scott share a close friendship and alliance, often working together toward common goals.

### [Corruthers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/corruthers)

_rivalry_

Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles.

### [Doolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/doolittle)

_professional_

Doolittle and Sammy Scott have a professional relationship, likely involving shared work or organizational duties.

### [Kautilya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/kautilya)

_friendship_

Kautilya and Sammy Scott share a friendship, often cooperating in their shared endeavors.

### [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews)

_professional_

Sammy Scott and Sara Andrews are deeply entangled in a complex professional relationship, likely involving secretarial or organizational work within a political or social movement.

### [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews)

_professional_

Sammy Scott and Sara Andrews are deeply entangled in a complex professional relationship, likely involving secretarial or organizational work within a political or social movement.

### [Matthew Towns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/matthew_towns)

_friendship_

Matthew Towns and Sammy Scott share a close friendship and alliance, often working together toward common goals.

### [Matthew Towns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/matthew_towns)

_friendship_

Matthew Towns and Sammy Scott share a close friendship and alliance, often working together toward common goals.

### [Doolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/doolittle)

_professional_

Doolittle and Sammy Scott have a professional relationship, likely involving shared work or organizational duties.

### [Corruthers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/corruthers)

_rivalry_

Corruthers and Sammy Scott are rivals, often in opposition within their social or political circles.

### [Doolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/doolittle)

_professional_

Doolittle and Sammy Scott have a professional relationship, likely involving shared work or organizational duties.

## In the story

### [Part III: The Chicago Politician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/chapters/part-iii-the-chicago-politician)

Best man at the wedding; a corrupt but charismatic Chicago politician who runs a graft-based political machine and mentors Matthew.

### [Part IV: The Maharajah of Bwodpur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/chapters/part-iv-the-maharajah-of-bwodpur)

Sammy meets Sara at the station and reveals his role in bringing Kautilya to Matthew, justifying it as necessary to control Matthew and secure Sara's cooperation in his political plans.

## Links

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