The Enchanted Castle · Character
Johnson
The butler at Yalding Towers, Johnson is a servant with a long memory and a quiet loyalty that makes him an unexpected ally to the children.
supporting
Also known as VI Johnson
First appearance: the enchanted castle
As a supporting figure in The Enchanted Castle, Johnson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Policeman who discusses the burglary and the difficulty of convicting the suspect.
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Johnson is the household retainer at Yalding Towers, a man who knows the estate's secrets and keeps his own counsel while the children blunder through its rooms. He is formal, watchful, and more sympathetic to the young…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Castle residents and visitors
- Protagonist
- Mythological and fairy-tale beings
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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professional · positive
Gerald interacts with Johnson, the castle's butler, in a respectful servant-to-guest… How this plays out →
- Gerald
professional · positive
Gerald interacts with Johnson, the castle's butler, in a respectful servant-to-guest… How this plays out →
- Gerald
professional · positive
Gerald interacts with Johnson, the castle's butler, in a respectful servant-to-guest… How this plays out →
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