Mississippi Trial, 1955 (characters) – Flashcards
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Hiram Hillburn
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main character; age 7 when story begins; 16 when story ends; narrates; stubborn
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Harlan Hillburn (Dad)
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Hiram's father; English professor; not racist; stubborn
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Earl Hillburn (Grampa)
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racist, lives in Greenwood, Mississippi; failing health; "White Citizens' Council" member; stubborn
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Florence Hillburn (Gramma)
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died when Hiram was 9; wonderful Gramma
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R.C. Rydell
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troublemaker; Naomi's brother; questionable character; racist; ignorant
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Naomi Rydell
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R.C.'s sister; she likes Hiram; difficult life; Mom passed away; Dad is abusive
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Ralphie Remington
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brothers; overweight; "interesting behaviors"; Grampa's neighbors
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Ronnie Remington
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see above;
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Emmett Till (Bobo)
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14 year old boy from Chicago; visiting Uncle Mose and his cousins in MS; can't swim; accused of making "ugly remarks" to Mrs. Bryant; killed by ??
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Ruthanne
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Grampa's housekeeper; related to Bobo;
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Mr. Paul
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runs concession stand at courthouse; gives Hiram good advice; blind (WW II);
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Dee Hillburn (Mom)
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caring; close to Hiram; 4 little kids;
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Mr. Hardin
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Mr. Irwin
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George Smith
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Sheriff Smith;
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Roy Bryant
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owns store in Money, MS; accused Emmett of making "ugly remarks" to his wife; admitted to kidnapping Emmett; on trial for murder
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J.W. Milam
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also accused of kidnapping and murdering Emmett; was seen at the plantation where Emmett was being tortured; on trial for murder
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Mrs. Bryant
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accused Emmett of making "ugly remarks" at her and grabbing her at her husband's store in Money, MS
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Gerald Chatham
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state's attorney; attempting to help Emmett's mom and Uncle Mose
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J.J. Breland
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defense attorney for Bryant and Milam
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Uncle Mose
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Emmett's uncle; good guy; very courageous
