The Fire in the Flint · Character
Reverend Wilson
A white preacher in the community, possibly involved in racial politics.
minor
Also known as Reverend Ezekiel Wilson, the Reverend Wilson
First appearance: xxii
Reverend Wilson shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, preaches the sermon.
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In VI: Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, preaches the sermon. Later, in Chapter VII: Reveals his educated background and explains his…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and family
- White community leaders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- 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 Reverend Wilson in xxii