# Yuhanna the Christian — Saïd the Fisherman character guide

> Yuhanna the Christian in Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Yuhanna

**First appearance:** 0017-xvii

## Who they are

A Christian character, possibly a merchant or craftsman.

## Relationships

### [Saïd the Fisherman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/characters/said_the_fisherman)

_friendship_

Yuhanna is a Christian friend who bridges religious divides and offers Saïd companionship and aid.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/viii)

The khawaja, owner of the robe, who is away on a journey.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xviii)

Owner of the house that Mustafa and Saïd visit; his daughter and son are the targets of Mustafa's curse.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xx)

The wealthy Nazarene merchant whose daughter Saïd obsesses over; his house is the object of Saïd's daily visits.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xxi)

His house is the destination of Saïd's walk, and his door is shut against the mob.

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

His house is targeted by the mob, as he is accused of protecting Jurji.

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

Ferideh's father, killed by Mustafa during the riot.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xxiv)

Is slain by Mustafa, who describes the killing in detail. His death is a central event in this chapter.

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