# The Japanese — Dark Princess character guide

> The Japanese in Dark Princess by W. E. B. Du Bois.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Japanese, Gravely the Japanese

**First appearance:** 0005-part-iv-the-maharajah-of-bwodpur

## Who they are

A Japanese diplomat or observer encountered during the international plot.

## Relationships

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

_social_

Matthew Towns and The Japanese have a social acquaintance, likely within the context of international or political gatherings.

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

_social_

Matthew Towns and The Japanese have a social acquaintance, likely within the context of international or political gatherings.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Exile](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dark_princess_se/chapters/part-i-the-exile)

A diplomat or representative at the dinner who expresses skepticism about the ability of oppressed races to rise without the help of 'superior races.'

## Links

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