Don Juan · Character
John Johnson
A hard-drinking, hard-fighting British soldier whose bluff camaraderie gives Juan a taste of war, friendship, and the absurdity of dying well.
supporting
Also known as Johnson, LXXV John Johnson, Up Johnson
First appearance: canto vii
As a supporting figure in Don Juan, John Johnson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
An Englishman captured while serving with the Russian army; he befriends Juan in the slave market.
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Johnson is a seasoned campaigner who attaches himself to Juan during the siege of Ismail, trading quips and brandy between volleys. His easy courage and unpretentious humor stand in sharp contrast to the poem's…
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- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Russian court circle
- Protagonist
- Minor characters and mentors
- Harem and court women
- English society figures
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
- Don Juan
friendship · positive
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See John Johnson in canto vii