The Walls of Jericho · Character

Bubber Brown

A lively storyteller in the neighborhood circle, Bubber retells the Jericho sermon with comic flair, turning scripture into street-corner philosophy.

supporting

Also known as Bubber

First appearance: The Walls of Jericho

As a supporting figure in The Walls of Jericho, Bubber Brown is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Present as a member of the group at Patmore's Pool Parlor.

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With Jinx Jenkins (friendship): Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures. With Mr. Shine (professional): Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature. With Mr. Shine (professional): Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.

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Friendship
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Jinx Jenkins
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Mr. Shine
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Shine
professional · ambivalent
Jinx Jenkins
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Jinx Jenkins
friendship · positive
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that… How this plays out →
Mr. Shine
professional · ambivalent

Jinx Jenkins
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Mr. Shine
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.
Mr. Shine
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.
Jinx Jenkins
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Jinx Jenkins
Bubber and Jinx are inseparable companions, sharing a deep, loyal friendship that weathers the town's social pressures.
Mr. Shine
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.

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Bubber Brown appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Walls of Jericho
Present as a member of the group at Patmore's Pool Parlor.
I
Short, round, with a lisp; argues with Jinx about the riot and reacts violently to the insult about his family.
II
Engages in banter with Patmore and is involved in a rivalry with Long-Boy.
III
One of Shine's friends and fellow movers, who jokes about the dangers of the job but shows loyalty.
V
Part of the moving crew, makes crude and admiring comments about the woman who passes by, and is surprised by Shine's defense of her.
VIII
Arguing with Jinx on the terrace about the relative speed of corn and gin as intoxicants.
IX
Bubber and Jinx comment on Shine's unusual behavior, noting that Linda has 'put the locks on him.'
XIII
Plays pool with Jinx, jokes about Shine's absence, and doubts Jinx's report about Shine going to church.
XVI
One of the friends to whom Shine recounts the sermon.
XVIII
His quarrel with Jinx escalates to blows. He is locked in the cellar with Jinx and emerges dazed, falling over his prone friend.
XIX
Bubber anchors the tackle on the roof, unknowingly using a faulty airduct, contributing to the accident.
Chapter XXII
Impatiently honks the horn outside the hospital with Jinx, prompting a biblical reference.
XXIII
Bubber participates in the fight, kicking an interferer and gleefully trouncing others.

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