# Pete Scott — Not Without Laughter character guide

> Pete Scott in Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Peter Scott

**First appearance:** 0004-v-guitar

## Who they are

A local musician and friend of Jimboy.

## In the story

### [Barbershop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/xvii-barbershop)

Proprietor of the barbershop; enforces respectful talk about women.

### [XIX: Ten Dollars and Costs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/not_without_laughter_se/chapters/xix-ten-dollars-and-costs)

Angry when Sandy quits working at his barbershop, claiming he let Sandy shine shoes and keep earnings, and intended to teach him barbering.

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