Character Analysis
Clarke is like the village elder—the guy who doesn't say much, but when he does, man does everybody listen. His porch and his store are a popular gathering place for the men; it's also a place where they rag on Sykes and Bertha, and lament the ruin of Delia. Clarke's thoughts on Sykes?
Taint no law on earth dat kin make a man be decent if it aint in 'im. There's plenty men dat takes a wife lak dey do a joint uh sugar-cane. (41)
Amen, Clarke!