Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses

by

Malorie Blackman

Alex Luther Character Analysis

Though he never appears in person in the novel, Alex Luther is a nought who fights for equality between noughts and Crosses through nonviolent protest, such as through sit-ins. He’s been to jail many times for this. Mum admires him, but Dad thinks being jailed so many times means Luther’s methods aren’t working.
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Alex Luther Character Timeline in Noughts and Crosses

The timeline below shows where the character Alex Luther appears in Noughts and Crosses. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 28
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...his parents to go to bed, but they’re too busy arguing. Mum is arguing that Alex Luther has the right idea using peaceful protest methods; Dad insists that because Luther is in... (full context)