Emily of New Moon · Character
Lofty John
Irish neighbor who builds a fence that sparks a feud with the Murrays.
minor
Also known as John, Mrs. Lofty John, вАЬbut Lofty John, Lofty John Sullivan, a Lofty John, Mr. Lofty John, Lofty JohnвАЩs
First appearance: vi new moon
Lofty John's tie to Emily Byrd Starr is one of the pressures that moves Emily of New Moon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Lofty John's poisoned apple for rats is eaten by Emily; he is the unwitting cause of her terror.
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With Emily Byrd Starr (friendship): Lofty John is Emily's Irish neighbor and friend who shares his wisdom and stories, offering her a connection to her father's heritage. With Emily Byrd Starr (friendship): Lofty John…
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- Other
Character groups
- New Moon Household
- Extended Village and Family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Lofty John is Emily's Irish neighbor and friend who shares his wisdom and stories,… How this plays out →
- Emily Byrd Starr
friendship · positive
Lofty John is Emily's Irish neighbor and friend who shares his wisdom and stories,… How this plays out →
- Emily Byrd Starr
friendship · positive
Lofty John is Emily's Irish neighbor and friend who shares his wisdom and stories,… How this plays out →
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