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Sam Johnson

Rose's husband, a hardworking but passive man.

minor

Also known as Sam

First appearance: melanctha

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With Melanctha Herbert (social): Sam, Rose's husband, interacts with Melanctha as a family acquaintance, often caught between loyalty to Rose and sympathy for Melanctha. With Rose Johnson (family): Rose and Sam are…

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PEPeterJCJefferson Camp…MHMelanctha Herb…RJRose JohnsonJHJames HerbertSJSam Johnson

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Melanctha's later lovers
  • Melanctha's social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point

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