# Zachary — John Brown’s Body character guide

> Zachary in John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** ole man Zachary

**First appearance:** 0006-book-ii

## Who they are

An older Black man, possibly a former slave or servant.

## Relationships

### [Spade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/spade)

_friendship_

Spade and Zachary are close companions, working together and supporting each other through hardships.

### [Melora Vilas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/melora_vilas)

_friendship_

Melora Vilas and Zachary share a supportive friendship, often helping each other navigate difficult circumstances.

### [Spade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/spade)

_friendship_

Spade and Zachary are close companions, working together and supporting each other through hardships.

### [Melora Vilas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/melora_vilas)

_friendship_

Melora Vilas and Zachary share a supportive friendship, often helping each other navigate difficult circumstances.

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