# Mr. Young — Roughing It character guide

> Mr. Young in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A passenger on the stagecoach, later a minor acquaintance.

## Relationships

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/characters/narrator)

_professional_

Mr. Young serves as a knowledgeable guide and interpreter for the Narrator during his Hawaiian travels.

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/characters/narrator)

_professional_

Mr. Young serves as a knowledgeable guide and interpreter for the Narrator during his Hawaiian travels.

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/characters/narrator)

_professional_

Mr. Young serves as a knowledgeable guide and interpreter for the Narrator during his Hawaiian travels.

## In the story

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

The narrator's brother, the Secretary, who brings heavy books and carries a Colt's revolver uncapped.

### [The Birth of Nevada Territory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xxv)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; included as a placeholder but no relevant appearance.

### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/liv)

Mentioned as a fellow reporter accompanying the narrator on the Chinatown visit.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxviii)

A foreigner who embraces and kisses Kamehameha during his final moments.

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