# Jim Hammer — Short Fiction character guide

> Jim Hammer in Short Fiction by Nella Larsen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim, III Jim Hammer, III, IV Jim Hammer

**First appearance:** 0007-i

## Who they are

A minor character at social events, possibly a friend of Hugh.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/i)

Not present in this chapter.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/ii)

A man who seeks refuge after shooting a white man.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/iii)

Hiding in Annie Poole's bed after shooting Obadiah; experiences paralysis and terror.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/iv)

Jim Hammer is lying in Obadiah's bed, overwhelmed by guilt and physical heat after the sheriff's visit.

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