# Sandy Campbell — The Marrow of Tradition character guide > Sandy Campbell in The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sandy, old Sandy, Brother Sandy, Campbell **First appearance:** 0002-i-at-break-of-day ## Snapshot A churchgoing servant whose stubborn refusal to confess a cakewalk sin costs him his congregation's respect and drives him toward the very vices he fears. ## Who they are Sandy's contumacy over a cakewalk scandal has turned his own church into a jury of half-a-dozen preachers who send him to 'spiritual Coventry,' a loss he feels as keenly as any social club exile. Tom Delamere's mocking consolation—liquor and the devil's larger congregation—too often proves irresistible, and Sandy slides into habits he hides from his employer. His fragile standing, caught between church discipline and the Delameres' casual cruelties, makes him the novel's most exposed figure. ## Relationships ### [Tom Delamere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/tom_delamere) _psychological_ Tom Delamere manipulates and exploits Sandy Campbell, using him as a pawn in his schemes and ultimately framing him for a crime. ### [Mrs. Carteret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/mrs_carteret) _social_ Mrs. Carteret views Sandy Campbell as a trusted servant, but their interactions are constrained by the racial hierarchy of the time. ### [Tom Delamere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/tom_delamere) _psychological_ Tom Delamere manipulates and exploits Sandy Campbell, using him as a pawn in his schemes and ultimately framing him for a crime. ### [Tom Delamere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/tom_delamere) _psychological_ Tom Delamere manipulates and exploits Sandy Campbell, using him as a pawn in his schemes and ultimately framing him for a crime. ### [Mrs. Carteret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/mrs_carteret) _social_ Mrs. Carteret views Sandy Campbell as a trusted servant, but their interactions are constrained by the racial hierarchy of the time. ### [Mrs. Carteret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/mrs_carteret) _social_ Mrs. Carteret views Sandy Campbell as a trusted servant, but their interactions are constrained by the racial hierarchy of the time. ## In the story ### [XIII: The Cakewalk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xiii-the-cakewalk) Falsely accused of participating in the cakewalk; suspended from his church despite his protests of innocence. ### [XIV: The Maunderings of Old Mrs. Ochiltree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xiv-the-maunderings-of-old-mrs-ochiltree) Encountered on the street; reports on old Mr. Delamere's health and flatters Mrs. Ochiltree. ### [The Social Aspirations of Captain McBane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xvii-the-social-aspirations-of-captain-mcbane) Tom attempts to borrow money from Sandy, who cautiously reveals he has a small savings but is reluctant to lend. ### [Sandy Sees His Own Ha'nt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xviii-sandy-sees-his-own-ha-nt) Sandy sees his own apparition after drinking, and later receives repayment from Tom Delamere. ### [XIX: A Midnight Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xix-a-midnight-walk) Seen by Ellis walking ahead on the street, carrying a small bundle; recognized by his old-fashioned coat. ### [XXI: The Necessity of an Example](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxi-the-necessity-of-an-example) Accused of the murder; found cleaning clothes and with stolen items, but denies the charges. ### [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) Sandy is the accused, arrested for the murder of Mrs. Ochiltree. Josh Green provides an alibi for him, but the mob is determined to lynch him regardless of his innocence. ### [XXIII: Belleview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxiii-belleview) Imprisoned and accused of murder; Old Mr. Delamere gains access to see him. ### [XXIV: Two Southern Gentlemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxiv-two-southern-gentlemen) Imprisoned and facing lynching, recounts his alibi and refuses to reveal the source of the gold, choosing to protect a secret. ### [The Honor of a Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxv-the-honor-of-a-family) The accused servant; Mr. Delamere insists on his innocence and moral character, arguing he is incapable of the crime. ### [The Discomfort of Ellis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxvi-the-discomfort-of-ellis) Accused of murder and imprisoned; maintains silence during Old Mr. Delamere's visit. ### [The Vagaries of the Higher Law](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxvii-the-vagaries-of-the-higher-law) The innocent servant accused of murder, saved from lynching by a false alibi and oath. ### [XXVIII: In Season and Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxviii-in-season-and-out) Remains silent about the Ochiltree affair, is employed by Major Carteret as butler, and is restored to the Methodist church. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters/sandy_campbell - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/characters