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Haynes Brokinaw

A white artist and friend of Anthony Cross.

minor

Also known as Brokinaw

First appearance: ii

Haynes Brokinaw shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A politician and well-known man about town who makes unwanted advances toward Mattie when she delivers notes.
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AMAngela MurrayMSMadame SylvioMMMattie MurrayVMVirginia MurrayJMJunius MurrayHBHaynes Brokinaw

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Philadelphia Family and Roots
  • Protagonist
  • Angela's New York Circle

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  • Closing

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See Haynes Brokinaw in ii