Nathan Character Analysis in Copper Sun

Nathan is a red-haired young man whom Polly, Amari, and Tidbit meet on their journey south to Fort Mose. He’s somewhat snotty and sarcastic, but Polly develops an immediate crush on him. Nathan agrees to help the runaways, though he’s ultimately unsuccessful in keeping his alcoholic father from finding them. Though it’s never confirmed, he was supposedly in Fort Mose several days before Polly, Amari, and Tidbit get there, presumably looking for Polly.

Nathan Character Timeline in Copper Sun

The timeline below shows where the character Nathan appears in Copper Sun. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...Polly immediately regrets telling him her real name. He laughs at her, introduces himself as Nathan, and says he’s out in the middle of the night because his father drinks and... (full context)

Slavery, Dehumanization, and Resistance Theme Icon

Polly nervously asks Nathan if he works for Clay, but Nathan says he’s certain Polly is an indentured servant... (full context)

Nathan leads them to a barn near a small house and goes to fetch food. Amari... (full context)

Nathan is impressed when he learns the girls have come all the way from Charles Town.... (full context)

Nathan assures the girls that he didn’t betray them. He tells them to run west to... (full context)

...while the dark can protect them. They detour around Savannah, and Amari teases Polly about Nathan. Amari says that evil men father good men, but she has no answer when Polly... (full context)