Sylvester's John
Character Key Number:
2877
Display Name:
Sylvester's John
Sort Name:
Sylvester's John
Ever Present in Yoknapatawpha?:
Yes
Biography:
Although his name evokes the way enslaved Negroes were often named, Sylvester's John is actually one of the young Chickasaw men who are interested in Herman Basket's sister in "A Courtship" - until it becomes clear that Ikkemotubbe wants her. After that, he is one of the young men who willingly help Ikkemotubbe's courtship.