# Old John Minafer — The Magnificent Ambersons character guide

> Old John Minafer in The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old John Minafer, old John, Old John Minafer, old John Minafer who had died the previous autumn

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

George's grandfather, a wealthy but reclusive figure.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/i)

Referred to as Old Aleck Minafer, a close-fisted old codger who criticizes the Ambersons' extravagance.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/chapters/v)

Leaves the ballroom early, expressing disdain for the dancing, and is escorted home by Wilbur.

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