Stephen's son, who represents the transmission of racist attitudes and struggles with his family's changing status. Literary Significance
The novel depicts the slow decay of the Fox family empire as the Civil War erupts, leading to the collapse of the antebellum social order. Key Characters The Foxes of Harrow
Caleen’s grandson, who is born into slavery but strives for freedom, eventually rising to power during the Reconstruction era. Stephen's son, who represents the transmission of racist
The roguish protagonist who evolves from a cynical gambler to a wealthy planter, eventually questioning the morality of the slavery system he helped build. The Foxes of Harrow