Johnny Atwood

Unknown Narrator

Johnny Atwood is a close companion of the narrator, often involved in shared adventures or mutual support.

Unknown Narrator

Johnny Atwood is a close companion of the narrator, often involved in shared adventures or mutual support.

Unknown Narrator

Johnny Atwood is a close companion of the narrator, often involved in shared adventures or mutual support.

A Strange Story

John Smothers, the father who disappears and later returns.

Three Paragraphs

The woman's husband, Jack, mentioned in her feverish memories and final moments.

The Lotus and the Cockleburrs

Protagonist who manipulates the shoe market and marries Rosine Hemstetter.

Cupid's Exile Number Two

Newly appointed U.S. consul to Coralio, fleeing a broken heart from Dalesburg. He is lazy, charming, and befriends Keogh.

The Shamrock and the Palm

Lying on the grass in Carib undress, commenting on the heat and listening to Clancy.

Shoes

The U.S. consul in Coralio, indulging in lotus-eating and brandy, still pining for Rosine Hemstetter.

Ships

Consul who plants cockleburrs to boost shoe sales, confesses to his fiancée and Mr. Hemstetter, then resigns to return home.

A Ghost of a Chance

Mentioned as Terence, Mrs. Kinsolving's son, who interacts with Mrs. Bellmore.

The Marquis and Miss Sally

Johnny Atwood is not directly mentioned in this chapter; however, the superintendent of the Diamond-Cross ranch is a key figure who hires the two men and later promotes the cook.

The Atavism of John Tom Little Bear

Referred to as John Tom Little Bear, an educated Cherokee Indian and Jeff's partner in the medicine show.

The Pendulum

John Perkins is the protagonist; his internal monologue and actions drive the chapter.

A Newspaper Story

A small boy who receives the newspaper from Policeman O'Brine and takes it home, where his sister Gladys uses it.

New York by Camp Fire Light

Not present in this chapter.

A Matter of Mean Elevation

Referred to as John Armstrong, the American trader who rescues Mlle. Giraud from the Carabobo Indians.

One Thousand Dollars

Not present in this chapter.

The Rathskeller and the Rose

Not present in this chapter.

The Making of a New Yorker

Not present in this chapter.

Hostages to Momus

Part of the group involved in the practical joke on the alderman.

An Adjustment of Nature

Not present in this chapter.

The Skylight Room

Mr. Skidder, a playwright who lives on the third floor and is inspired by Miss Leeson.

The Duel

Jack, an artist who resists the city's influence, condemns New York as a leech and a monster, and longs for the pure and open heart of the West.

The Handbook of Hymen

Not present in this chapter.

Sociology in Serge and Straw

Not present in this chapter.

Calloway's Code

Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.

Proof of the Pudding

Not present in this chapter.

I

John A. Pescud, a traveling salesman for a plate-glass company, is an old acquaintance of the narrator. He is described as small, with a wide smile, and holds strong beliefs about his work and hometown.

IV

John Pescud, who married Jessie and built a house in the East End; he gets off at Coketown to find petunias for his wife.

No Story

Not present in this chapter.

A Poor Rule

Not present in this chapter.

Let Me Feel Your Pulse

Referred to as 'John,' the narrator's relative who hosts him at his country home in the Blue Ridge Mountains and tries to divert his mind with farm life.