# Mrs. Johnson — The Magnificent Ambersons character guide

> Mrs. Johnson in The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fat old Mrs. Johnson, the stout Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A gossipy neighbor and friend of the Ambersons.

## In the story

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

Identified as a source of gossip; Fanny was with her earlier, discussing the situation.

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

Receives George's visit, defends her discussion of the topic, and ultimately expels him from her house.

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

Mrs. Johnson is the gossip George confronted; his uncle warns that she will spread the story further.

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