If Beale Street Could Talk

by

James Baldwin

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Levy Character Analysis

A landlord who agrees to rent his loft space to Fonny and Tish. In contrast to the many landlords who refuse to rent property to them because they’re black, Levy is happy to have them as tenants because he recognizes that they’re in love and thinks this is a beautiful and important thing to encourage.
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Levy Character Timeline in If Beale Street Could Talk

The timeline below shows where the character Levy appears in If Beale Street Could Talk. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Troubled About My Soul
Love, Support, and Hope Theme Icon
Shame, Judgment, and Morality Theme Icon
...find a loft to rent on Canal Street. The landlord is a nice man named Levy, who is happy to give them the space because he appreciates how in love they... (full context)