# Johnny K— — Roughing It character guide

> Johnny K— in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Johnny

**First appearance:** 0001-roughing-it

## Who they are

A minor character in the Nevada mining community.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xxii)

The young son of an Ohio nabob, who accompanies the narrator on the journey to Lake Tahoe, rows the boat, gathers wood, and cooks supper.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xxiii)

The narrator's companion on the ranch; runs footraces, carries provisions, and rows through the storm.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xxvi)

Mentioned as 'Johnny Morgan,' a loafer who became rich from a lawsuit decision.

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