# John Grant — Poetry character guide

> John Grant in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Grant, poor Grant, Grant Big fat

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

A character described as large and unfortunate.

## Relationships

### [Gordon Cumming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/gordon_cumming)

_professional_

Gordon Cumming and John Grant are colleagues in military or expeditionary contexts, working together on campaigns.

### [Tom McKay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/tom_mckay)

_friendship_

John Grant and Tom McKay are loyal allies, often fighting side by side in conflicts.

## In the story

### [Hints to Cheese Makers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/hints-to-cheese-makers)

Mentioned as having a famous work devoted to the cure of pork, indicating his expertise in related agricultural practices.

### [Hunters and Trappers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/hunters-and-trappers)

A bold hunter who suffers a severe foot injury while trapping and is later killed and mangled by wolves.

### [Lofty Actors Withdraw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lofty-actors-withdraw)

Referenced as 'Grant' with mighty deeds of valor in crushing Southern slavery.

### [Help in Need](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/help-in-need)

The poorest man among the three who freely contributed a pound to help the afflicted.

### [Address to the Dairymen’s Association](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/address-to-the-dairymen-s-association)

Mentioned as the owner of the great pork factory that processes young pigs.

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