Driven Back to Eden · Character
John Jones
Neighbor or relative, possibly Mr. Jones's son.
minor
Also known as John, John junior, John senior
First appearance: xix john jones jun
John Jones's tie to Merton is one of the pressures that moves Driven Back to Eden—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A helpful neighbor who assists the family with moving in and provides practical farming advice.
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With Merton (family): John Jones and Merton appear to be father and son or close male relatives. With Merton (family): John Jones and Merton appear to be father and son or close male relatives. With Merton (family):…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Jones Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak where the prota…
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- Merton
family · positive
John Jones and Merton appear to be father and son or close male relatives. How this plays out →
- Merton
family · positive
John Jones and Merton appear to be father and son or close male relatives. How this plays out →
- Merton
family · positive
John Jones and Merton appear to be father and son or close male relatives. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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John Jones appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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