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The Fire in the Flint · Character

Brother Gordon

A religious figure in the Black community, possibly a preacher.

minor

Also known as Gordon

First appearance: xviii

See Brother Gordon in xviiiBook page

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KHKenneth HarperDSDr. ScottMWMr. WilsonESEd StewartJAJohn AnthonyBGBrother Gordon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • White community leaders
  • Protagonist
  • Extended community and family

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See Brother Gordon in xviii