Nathanael Greene Character Analysis in Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Often called “the Fighting Quaker,” Greene was a Rhode Island-born general in the Patriot forces who abandoned his Quaker roots in order to join in the bloody American Revolution. Greene was one of Washington’s most trusted allies. Perhaps most notably, he was tasked with supplying the soldiers at Valley Forge, an unglamorous administrative task that would nevertheless prove essential to Patriot success.

Nathanael Greene Character Timeline in Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

The timeline below shows where the character Nathanael Greene appears in Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Democracy, Disagreement, and Compromise Theme Icon

...belief in nonviolence—though one of the most important generals in the American Revolution was Nathanael Greene, known as the “Fighting Quaker” because he abandoned his faith and joined several local New... (full context)

Youthful Glory vs. Mature Leadership Theme Icon

...had impressed Washington with his eager-to-please attitude and his fast language learning. So, when Nathanael Greene (the Fighting Quaker) prepared to attack the British in New Jersey, Washington sent Lafayette along... (full context)

...to hold themselves together even with so few resources. But things were looking up: Nathanael Greene was now in charge of the supplying the soldiers, a task he completed with grace,... (full context)

...Henry Clinton. As Washington debated whether to attack Clinton in New Jersey, he leaned on Greene, Steuben, Knox and Lafayette as his most trusted military advisors. (full context)

...Rhode Island. Rhode Island was founded as a colony based on religious tolerance, and Nathanael Greene (a native Rhode Islander and a beneficiary of this tolerance) was upset when he was... (full context)

...Virginia, and he headed north—only to be told to go south again to support Nathanael Greene. Many of the Patriot troops under Lafayette’s command deserted because they were so sick of... (full context)