# Mr. Watson — The Marrow of Tradition character guide

> Mr. Watson in The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Watson, Ef Mr. Watson

**First appearance:** 0013-xii-another-southern-product

## Who they are

A white man who interacts with the black community.

## In the story

### [XXII: How Not to Prevent a Lynching](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxii-how-not-to-prevent-a-lynching)

The colored lawyer who brings the news to Miller. He has already attempted to seek help from the sheriff, mayor, and Judge Everton, all of whom refused to intervene. He argues that the legal system and white community are aligned against them.

### [XXIII: Belleview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxiii-belleview)

Mentioned as one of those Miller plans to report to after his visit.

### [XXXII: The Storm Breaks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxxii-the-storm-breaks)

The colored lawyer, visibly frightened, confirms the riot to Miller and tries to dissuade the men from fighting, citing the overwhelming odds.

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