# Pat — The Walls of Jericho character guide > Pat in The Walls of Jericho by Rudolph Fisher. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Shine **First appearance:** 0002-the-walls-of-jericho ## Who they are A big, feared street fighter called Shine, whose reputation for hardness hides a terror of being seen as soft, especially by the woman who reads him clearest. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Shine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/characters/mr_shine) _social_ Mr. Shine and Pat are acquaintances, but their interactions are marked by mutual wariness and unspoken tension. ### [Mr. Shine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/characters/mr_shine) _social_ Mr. Shine and Pat are acquaintances, but their interactions are marked by mutual wariness and unspoken tension. ### [Mr. Shine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/characters/mr_shine) _social_ Mr. Shine and Pat are acquaintances, but their interactions are marked by mutual wariness and unspoken tension. ## In the story ### [The Walls of Jericho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/the-walls-of-jericho) Introduced as 'Shine', a central figure in the pool parlor's social scene. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/i) A tall, bronze-skinned, tranquil young man who interrupts the quarrel, defuses the tension, and reminds them of the Court Avenue job. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/ii) Proprietor of the pool parlor, attempts to assert authority but backs down from Shine's challenge. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/iii) Shine's alias, he is the protagonist and a mover. He is cautious and independent, refusing Patmore's schemes. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/v) Leads the moving crew, takes pride in his work, and is suspicious of Merrit's demeanor. He is immediately struck by the passing woman and defends her honor. ### [Uplift](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/uplift) Central figure in the chapter, navigating personal aspirations and community expectations. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/viii) Watching Patmore and Linda from the shadows, he feels a violent revulsion toward Linda when she accepts Patmore's advances, his admiration turning to scorn. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/ix) Shine is deeply affected by Linda's insult, feeling wounded and angry, and later tries to apologize and win her favor. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xii) Breaks through the crowd to protect Linda, confronts Patmore, and leaves with her. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xiii) Mentioned as the owner of the pool room, but not directly present in the scene. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xiv) Shine and Linda discuss the casino incident, with Shine wanting to confront Patmore. Linda reveals Patmore's offensive offer. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvi) Attends church service, listens to sermon, and later recounts it to friends. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xvii) Walks with Linda after church, discusses the sermon, expresses disapproval of her new job, and attempts a playful kiss. ### [Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/walls) Central figure navigating the walls of his environment and relationships. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xix) Shine's reckless behavior is driven by his frustration over Linda's avoidance. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xx) Visits the hospital for his injury, overhears about Linda's condition, and reacts with fury. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxi) Arrives at the ruined house with murderous intent, but is disarmed by the sight of Merrit's grief and leaves without confronting him. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxii) Visits Linda in the hospital and is confronted about his tough facade, leading to a moment of vulnerability. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxiii) Shine confronts Patmore, who confesses by reaching for his gun. They engage in a brutal fight, and Shine nearly kills him before being stopped. ### [Jericho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/jericho) Central character, also known as Shine, likely experiencing personal growth or conflict. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxiv) Reveals the truth about the arson to Merrit and is offered a partnership in the moving business. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters/xxvi) Shine is surprised by Linda's presence and agrees to let her accompany him on his trip. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/characters/pat - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/characters