# Father Abraham — Poetry character guide

> Father Abraham in Poetry by James Weldon Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Father

**First appearance:** 0008-father-father-abraham

## Who they are

Biblical patriarch addressed in a poem.

## Relationships

### [Noah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/characters/noah)

_family_

Father Abraham is a patriarchal ancestor to Noah, linking them through biblical lineage.

### [Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/characters/jesus)

_family_

Father Abraham is a revered ancestor of Jesus in the messianic lineage.

### [Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/characters/moses)

_family_

Father Abraham is a patriarch to Moses, linking them through covenant history.

## In the story

### [Fifty Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/fifty-years)

Referenced as Lincoln, whose hand struck off bonds and whose heart's blood was shed for freedom.

### [Father, Father Abraham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/father-father-abraham)

Addressed as a patriarchal figure and spiritual father, invoked from above to witness the fruits of his faith and sacrifice.

### [The Prodigal Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/the-prodigal-son)

Portrayed as God Almighty, the father who reluctantly gives his younger son his inheritance and later runs to welcome him back.

### [Let My People Go](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/let-my-people-go)

Referenced as one of the patriarchs: 'God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob.'

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