# John Thornton — North and South character guide

> John Thornton in North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Thornton, Thornton, George Herbert Mr. Thornton, John Thornton of Milton

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-new-scenes-and-faces

## Who they are

A wealthy mill owner in Milton, proud and stern, who becomes Margaret's love interest.

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