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Helen Wheaton

A light-skinned woman in Harlem society.

minor

Also known as Helen

First appearance: part ii harlem

See Helen Wheaton in part ii harlemBook page

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VDVerne DavisELEmma Lou MorganABAmos BlaineBABob ArmstrongBBBenson BrownHWHelen Wheaton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • College and party acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Friends and acquaintances

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Helen Wheaton in part ii harlem