# Sam Kohn — National Avenue character guide

> Sam Kohn in National Avenue by Booth Tarkington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Master Sam Kohn, Sammy, little Sammy Kohn, Mr. Kohn

**First appearance:** 0001-national-avenue

## Who they are

A young boy or minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the family.

## Relationships

### [Dan Oliphant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/characters/dan_oliphant)

_friendship_

Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through personal crises.

### [Dan Oliphant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/characters/dan_oliphant)

_friendship_

Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through personal crises.

### [Dan Oliphant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/characters/dan_oliphant)

_friendship_

Dan and Sam are close friends and confidants, often supporting each other through personal crises.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/chapters/i)

Dan's business partner in the bracket-making venture; a swarthy, bowlegged boy of thirteen.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/chapters/vii)

Sam Kohn listens with admiration as Dan pitches Ornaby Addition to his father, Mr. Joseph Kohn.

### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/chapters/xxvii)

Arrives with Dan, discusses business with him, and secures his father's promise to support Dan against opponents.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/national_avenue_se/chapters/xxix)

Sam advises Dan after the financial disaster, insisting the outcome could have been worse, and reveals he approached Harlan for help behind Dan's back.

## Links

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