The Walls of Jericho · Character

Linda Young

Sharp-tongued and self-aware, she calls out the wall of false hardness around the man she loves while confessing the lies she tells herself about wanting him.

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Also known as Linda, Miss Linda Young, Miss Young, Sarah Long, Sarah Bell Long, Lindy

First appearance: the walls of jericho

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The beautiful Black woman who walks down Court Avenue and enters a house two doors from Merrit's, capturing the attention of the moving crew.

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V
The beautiful Black woman who walks down Court Avenue and enters a house two doors from Merrit's, capturing the attention of the moving crew.
Uplift
Her presence and relationship with Pat are central to the chapter's exploration of uplift and personal growth.
VI
Miss Cramp's maid, who becomes the object of her mistress's newfound interest. Linda subtly mocks Miss Cramp's ignorance and plays along with her misconceptions, revealing her wit and intelligence.
VIII
Dressed as a gypsy, she is vivacious and lighthearted at the party. She initially rebuffs Patmore but is swayed by his claim to be a contest judge, giving him her name and address.
IX
Linda delivers a cutting insult to Shine, then regrets it, but remains aloof and dismissive of his advances.
Chapter XI
Mentioned as Miss Cramp's maid, seen dancing at the event, and recognized by Merrit.
XII
Harassed by a man in gray at the dance; rescued by Shine.
XIV
Linda shares the details of Patmore's insulting proposition, showing her vulnerability and growing trust in Shine.
XV
Borrows sugar from Mrs. Fuller, learns of a job opportunity, and hopes to attend night school.
XVI
Accompanies Shine to church and guides his behavior during the service.
XVII
Shares her plans to work for Fred Merrit, defends churchgoers, and responds to Shine's kiss with a slap.
Walls
Her connection with Pat is tested by the walls of circumstance and societal expectations.
XIX
Linda works in Merrit's house and avoids Shine, but her warning saves him from the falling piano.
Chapter XX
Hospitalized in Ward VII after an assault; resting comfortably but in shock.
XXI
Mentioned as resting comfortably in the hospital, and as the object of Merrit's unwanted advances that fueled Shine's anger.
Chapter XXII
Recovering in the hospital, she challenges Shine's self-image and expresses her feelings for him.
XXIII
Linda is mentioned as resting comfortably in the hospital, and Shine regrets not asking where she was going from there.
Jericho
Potential love interest or significant other, possibly involved in key scenes.
XXVI
Linda waits for Shine at dawn and insists on going with him, showing her impulsive and determined nature.

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