Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Children of Virtue and Vengeance

by

Tomi Adeyemi

Harun Character Analysis

Roën’s second-in-command mercenary. He’s hulking, menacing, and wants nothing more than to hurt, rape, or collect the bounty on Zélie’s head after she injured him in the last novel. He does, however, fear Roën and so agrees to leave both Roën and Zélie alone. He takes over Roën’s band of mercenaries when Roën decides to get out of the business.
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Harun Character Timeline in Children of Virtue and Vengeance

The timeline below shows where the character Harun appears in Children of Virtue and Vengeance. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter Three
Power and Systems of Oppression Theme Icon
Cycles of Violence Theme Icon
At the entrance of Roën’s hideout, Roën’s enforcer, Harun, menacingly calls Zélie a maggot. Zélie flinches; King Saran carved “maggot” into her back not... (full context)
Chapter Five
Power and Systems of Oppression Theme Icon
...Walking through the crowd, Amari looks magical. Roën quietly reminds Zélie to stay alert as Harun intercepts a guard. He explains that plenty of people want Amari dead. Zélie notices that... (full context)
Chapter Ten
Power and Systems of Oppression Theme Icon
Love vs. Duty Theme Icon
...Roën threatens Amari for payment, but Amari calls on her ashê and Roën backs down. Harun and the men ride up and Roën announces that they’re moving out. Zélie shouts after... (full context)
Chapter Eighty-Two
Love vs. Duty Theme Icon
...she can’t forgive her—she killed indiscriminately so she could rule. Zélie’s thoughts are interrupted by Harun’s voice. She peers around the corner and sees Roën tell five members of his crew... (full context)
Power and Systems of Oppression Theme Icon
Cycles of Violence Theme Icon
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Roën seems to accept the cigar and nods. Harun nods too, but suddenly, Roën tackles Harun to the ground and presses the lit end... (full context)