# Johnson — What’s Wrong with the World character guide

> Johnson in What’s Wrong with the World by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-what-s-wrong-with-the-world

## Who they are

Likely Dr. Samuel Johnson, referenced as a literary and moral authority.

## Relationships

### [Addison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/characters/addison)

_friendship_

Addison and Johnson are portrayed as literary allies or collaborators with mutual respect.

### [Addison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/characters/addison)

_friendship_

Addison and Johnson are portrayed as literary allies or collaborators with mutual respect.

## In the story

### [The Common Vision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/chapters/iii-the-common-vision)

Johnson is portrayed as a demagogue who argued fiercely in taverns, embodying a rough equality; his behavior is defended as that of an insolent equal, not a despot.

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