Character List

Tashi An Olinka woman whom Adam falls in love with.

Jimmy Hodges Bubber's brother; Squeak's father.

Suzie Q (Jolentha) Squeak and Harpo's little girl.

Henrietta Sofia's youngest child, probably fathered by Henry Broadnax; ironically, Harpo's favorite.

Jerene and Darlene Two women who sew for Celie's Folkspants, Unlimited.

Doris Baines ("Jared Hunt") An elderly white missionary, whom Nettie and Samuel meet on their sojourn to England. She is accompanied by her "grandchild," Harold, a small black child.

Germaine Shug's nineteen-year-old, blues flute playing, last-fling lover.

Stanley Earl Eleanor Jane's husband.

James Shug's son; a schoolteacher who lives on an Indian reservation; he is married to Cora Mae, and they have two children, Davis and Cantrell.


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