The Walls of Jericho · Character

Miss Agatha Cramp

A formidable presence in the novel's social world, Miss Cramp moves through the story with the weight of respectability and the complications it brings.

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Also known as Agatha Cramp, Miss Cramp, Miss Agatha, Agatha

First appearance: the walls of jericho

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A wealthy, idle woman who devotes her life to social service but has never considered Negroes as part of mankind until noticing Linda's appearance.

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VI
A wealthy, idle woman who devotes her life to social service but has never considered Negroes as part of mankind until noticing Linda's appearance. She decides to help the G.I.A. after learning about it from Linda.
The Box of J. Pennington Potter
A guest in the box, she displays a patronizing and pseudo-scientific curiosity about race, making ignorant comments about evolution and skin color, which Merrit subtly mocks.
Chapter XI
Observes the event with distaste, engages in a philosophical debate with Merrit, and reveals she is Linda's employer.
XII
Observes the commotion and later engages in an awkward conversation with Nora Byle, revealing her racial prejudices.
XV
Discussed with a friend her intention to move if Merrit moves in, revealing her racist views.
Chapter XXIV
Mentioned as a false suspect; Merrit admits he thought she was guilty.
Chapter XXV
Still recovering from the shock of the fire, she reveals her racial prejudices and misguided charitable intentions toward the Irish.

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