# John — English as She Is Spoke character guide

> John in English as She Is Spoke by Pedro Carolino.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John - Meal

**First appearance:** 0005-familiar-dialogues

## Who they are

A character appearing in familiar dialogues and letters.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/english_as_she_is_spoke_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

John appears as a recurring acquaintance or companion to the narrator, engaging in various mundane interactions.

## In the story

### [Familiar Phrases](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/english_as_she_is_spoke_se/chapters/familiar-phrases)

Referenced in the phrase 'Dress my horse' and possibly in other domestic contexts.

### [Familiar Dialogues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/english_as_she_is_spoke_se/chapters/familiar-dialogues)

John is called to bring breakfast items like sousages and ham.

### [Anecdotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/english_as_she_is_spoke_se/chapters/anecdotes)

Referenced in the pun exchange between Commander Forbin of Janson and Boileau, where 'John-Meal' is suggested as a preferable name.

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