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The Souls of Black Folk · Character

Doc Burke

A white doctor in the rural South who interacts with Black characters.

minor

Also known as Doc, Little Doc

First appearance: vii of the black belt

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SSSam ScottTNThe NarratorTBThe BurkesFRFat ReubenSHSam HoseDBDoc Burke

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  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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