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The Magnificent Ambersons · Character

Charlie Johnson

Son of Mrs. Johnson, a friend of George's circle.

minor

Also known as Charlie Johnson, Mr. Charlie Johnson, Charlie, Mr. Johnson

First appearance: i

Charlie Johnson shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Club member who supports George and drives home with him after the meeting.
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Charlie Johnson first appears in 0000 i.

In III: Club member who supports George and drives home with him after the meeting.

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9 connections

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AAAmelia AmbersonGAGeorge Amberso…MJMrs. JohnsonMKMr. KinneyFKFred KinneyCJCharlie Johnson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and servants
  • Amberson family and associates
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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