# The Boy — When God Laughs character guide

> The Boy in When God Laughs by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-make-westing

## Who they are

A young sailor on a perilous voyage.

## Relationships

### [Johnny Sheehan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_god_laughs_se/characters/johnny_sheehan)

_friendship_

Johnny Sheehan and The Boy have a friendly, possibly mentor-like relationship.

### [Johnny Sheehan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_god_laughs_se/characters/johnny_sheehan)

_friendship_

Johnny Sheehan and The Boy have a friendly, possibly mentor-like relationship.

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