On the Come Up

by

Angie Thomas

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Pastor Eldridge Character Analysis

The pastor at Christ Temple Church, where Bri's entire family attends services and, prior to the start of the novel, Jay worked as a secretary. He portrays himself as a generous and kind man, though Bri and Trey think he's an awful hypocrite for laying Jay off and then acting concerned for her and her family.
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Pastor Eldridge Character Timeline in On the Come Up

The timeline below shows where the character Pastor Eldridge appears in On the Come Up. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 9
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...and looks right at Bri as she does. They park and go inside. Jay greets Pastor Eldridge as though nothing is wrong, but neither Bri nor Trey allow him to hug them.... (full context)
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Trauma, Poverty, and Childhood Theme Icon
Control, Image, and Fame Theme Icon
...that Bri was trying to help Jay by selling candy. Conspiratorially, Sister Daniels suggests that Pastor Eldridge let Jay go because she's back on drugs. Grandma doesn't seem surprised, but Bri insists... (full context)