# Sylvain Kohn — Jean-Christophe character guide

> Sylvain Kohn in Jean-Christophe by Romain Rolland.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sylvain Kohn, Kohn

**First appearance:** 0020-part-v-the-marketplace

## Who they are

A Jewish music critic and acquaintance in Paris.

## Relationships

### [Jean-Christophe Krafft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/characters/jean_christophe_krafft)

_friendship_

Loyal, pragmatic friendship with a Jewish businessman who supports Jean-Christophe's career.

### [Jean-Christophe Krafft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/characters/jean_christophe_krafft)

_friendship_

Loyal, pragmatic friendship with a Jewish businessman who supports Jean-Christophe's career.

### [Jean-Christophe Krafft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/characters/jean_christophe_krafft)

_friendship_

Loyal, pragmatic friendship with a Jewish businessman who supports Jean-Christophe's career.

## In the story

### [II: Engulfed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/ii-engulfed)

The journalist who betrays Christophe's confidences, publishing an inflammatory article against the Grand Duke.

### [Part V: The Marketplace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/part-v-the-marketplace)

Acts as a guide and introducer for Christophe in Parisian artistic circles, representing the commercial and social aspects of the marketplace.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/ii)

Introduced Christophe to various Parisian houses and Jewish salons.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jean_christophe_se/chapters/iii)

Sylvain Kohn is detached from Christophe by Lucien's influence, contributing to Christophe's isolation.

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