# John Ludlow — Washington Square character guide

> John Ludlow in Washington Square by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

A minor acquaintance mentioned in passing at social gatherings.

## Relationships

### [Catherine Sloper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/washington_square_se/characters/catherine_sloper)

_social_

John Ludlow is a minor acquaintance of Catherine, a young man who shows some interest in her but is quickly dismissed by the narrative.

### [Dr. Austin Sloper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/washington_square_se/characters/dr_austin_sloper)

_social_

Dr. Sloper briefly considers John Ludlow as a potential suitor for Catherine, but the relationship never develops beyond a social acquaintance.

### [Catherine Sloper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/washington_square_se/characters/catherine_sloper)

_social_

John Ludlow is a minor acquaintance of Catherine, a young man who shows some interest in her but is quickly dismissed by the narrative.

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