# Linda Young — The Walls of Jericho character guide

> Linda Young in The Walls of Jericho by Rudolph Fisher.

**Role:** major

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

**First appearance:** 0002-the-walls-of-jericho

## Who they are

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.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/uplift)

Her presence and relationship with Pat are central to the chapter's exploration of uplift and personal growth.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/ix)

Linda delivers a cutting insult to Shine, then regrets it, but remains aloof and dismissive of his advances.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xi)

Mentioned as Miss Cramp's maid, seen dancing at the event, and recognized by Merrit.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xii)

Harassed by a man in gray at the dance; rescued by Shine.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xiv)

Linda shares the details of Patmore's insulting proposition, showing her vulnerability and growing trust in Shine.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xv)

Borrows sugar from Mrs. Fuller, learns of a job opportunity, and hopes to attend night school.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvi)

Accompanies Shine to church and guides his behavior during the service.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvii)

Shares her plans to work for Fred Merrit, defends churchgoers, and responds to Shine's kiss with a slap.

### [Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/walls)

Her connection with Pat is tested by the walls of circumstance and societal expectations.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xix)

Linda works in Merrit's house and avoids Shine, but her warning saves him from the falling piano.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xx)

Hospitalized in Ward VII after an assault; resting comfortably but in shock.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxi)

Mentioned as resting comfortably in the hospital, and as the object of Merrit's unwanted advances that fueled Shine's anger.

### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxii)

Recovering in the hospital, she challenges Shine's self-image and expresses her feelings for him.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxiii)

Linda is mentioned as resting comfortably in the hospital, and Shine regrets not asking where she was going from there.

### [Jericho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/jericho)

Potential love interest or significant other, possibly involved in key scenes.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxvi)

Linda waits for Shine at dawn and insists on going with him, showing her impulsive and determined nature.

## Links

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