# Jimmy Lane — Not Without Laughter character guide

> Jimmy Lane in Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim, James

**First appearance:** 0010-xi-school

## Who they are

A local boy and friend of Sandy's.

## Relationships

### [Sandy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/sandy)

_friendship_

Jimmy Lane is a school friend of Sandy, representing a more middle-class perspective that contrasts with Sandy's upbringing.

### [Sandy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/characters/sandy)

_friendship_

Jimmy Lane is a school friend of Sandy, representing a more middle-class perspective that contrasts with Sandy's upbringing.

## In the story

### [Thursday Afternoon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/iv-thursday-afternoon)

Sandy's friend who helps carry the laundry basket; described as a bad influence who leads Sandy astray.

### [Dance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/viii-dance)

Comes to the door to fetch Aunt Hager because his mother is gravely ill.

### [Pool Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/xxv-pool-hall)

Sits with the group and calls out compliments to a passing girl; laughs at Uncle Dan's story.

### [XXVII: Beware of Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/xxvii-beware-of-women)

A bellboy who boasts about his experience with women; is with Pansetta when Sandy visits.

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