The Fire in the Flint · Character
John Anthony
A character in the community, possibly a businessman or local figure.
minor
Also known as John, Anthony
First appearance: xi
John Anthony shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A wealthy businessman who offers tangible help, including credit, but whose motives are partly economic.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and family
- Protagonist
- White community leaders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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Kenneth’s emotional peak is the eruption of all his repressed hatred and bitterness—fueled by the day’s revela…
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