Manhattan Transfer · Character
John Oglethorpe
A wealthy man who marries Elaine.
minor
Also known as John Oglethorpe, Oglethorpe
First appearance: section i
John Oglethorpe shows up with force in I: Great Lady on a White Horse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Ellen's husband, referred to as Jojo; appears briefly at the restaurant.
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See John Oglethorpe in section i