Cranford · Character
Mr. Johnson
A polite shopkeeper in Cranford.
minor
Also known as the civil Mr. Johnson, Johnson
First appearance: i our society
Mr. Johnson shows up with force in XIII: Stopped Payment. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The shopman who refuses the Town and County Bank note, citing a warning received that morning.
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- Other
Character groups
- Tradesmen and former suitors
- Jenkyns family and associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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