Johnny has changed from the beginning of the book to the end, with him being stubborn and offensive in the start, to being prideful and compassionate in the end. When he was introduced as the Laphams’ apprentice, he was stubborn and rude to others that acted as different as him. He acted only a little softer when talking with Cilla and Isannah, but he still acted tough. The moment he was kicked out the Lapham’s home by Mrs. Lapham for disrespecting Mr. Tweedie, Johnny felt anything but sympathetic. He continued to stroll around town with his bad attitude, until he saw the Boston Observer. When seeing one of the workers, Rab, he took interest in his carefree charisma. And when the two met, it then led to them becoming close companions. As time
