Not Without Laughter · Character
Mrs. J. J. Rice
A wealthy white woman who employs Annjee.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Rice
First appearance: vii white folks
Mrs. J. J. Rice shows up with force in Work. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Work: Mrs. Rice is Annjee's employer, who criticizes Annjee's cooking and service, prompting Sandy's angry…
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- Protagonist
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