The Fire in the Flint · Character
Nancy Ware
A Black woman, possibly Bud Ware's wife, who interacts with the community.
minor
Also known as Nana, Nancy, Nancy Ware's
First appearance: XIII
Nancy Ware shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bud's wife, who is present and distraught over his death.
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In VI: Bud's wife, who is present and distraught over his death. Later, in Chapter IX: The Klan's Shadow: Targeted by the Klan for…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Black neighbors and workers
- Protagonist
- White community leaders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Kenneth’s emotional peak is the eruption of all his repressed hatred and bitterness—fueled by the day’s revela…
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See Nancy Ware in XIII