# Aunt Hattie — Home to Harlem character guide

> Aunt Hattie in Home to Harlem by Claude McKay.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i-going-back-home

## Who they are

An older relative or community elder, offering a link to the past and traditions.

## In the story

### [III: Zeddy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/iii-zeddy)

Runs a chitterling joint in Harlem where Jake and Zeddy eat; shows a flirtatious interest in Jake.

### [A Farewell Feed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/xviii-a-farewell-feed)

Provides the meal at her cookshop and shows fondness for Jake.

### [Spring in Harlem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/xix-spring-in-harlem)

Jake goes to her place to eat, where he joins a group of longshoremen.

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