The Hairy Ape · Character
Whiskey Johnny
A drunken sailor Yank meets in a bar on the waterfront.
minor
Also known as Whiskey, Johnny
First appearance: scene vii
Whiskey Johnny's tie to Policeman is one of the pressures that moves The Hairy Ape—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Policeman (rivalry): The policeman interacts with Whiskey Johnny as a figure of authority over a drunkard. With Yank (friendship): Whiskey Johnny is a fellow sailor and drinking companion of Yank, though their bond…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Friendship
Character groups
- Antagonists and Adversaries
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Yank reaches his emotional and psychological peak of rage and alienation as he confronts the wo…
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- Policeman
rivalry · negative
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- Yank
friendship · ambivalent
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See Whiskey Johnny in scene vii