While night john himself existed, the book is not a true story.
"Nightjohn" is a name used in the book "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen. In the story, Nightjohn is a brave and knowledgeable slave who risks his life to teach other slaves how to read and write. The name itself does not have a specific meaning beyond being the character's chosen name.
Nightjohn was created in 1993.
In the story "Nightjohn," as Sarny helped John escape, he was caught and brutally beaten by the slave catchers. Despite his injuries, John was determined to teach Sarny how to read before eventually passing away from his injuries.
My Class is reading NightJohn and I think the plot of it is on a plantation deep in the South! I think Sarney and the other slaves sleep in a barn or something like that, and get whipped in the spring house! (So far I have found NightJohn very disturbing!)
Clel Waller is a character in the book "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen. He is the overseer or plantation manager who is known for his cruelty towards the slaves. Clel Waller serves as the antagonist in the story, creating obstacles for the main characters as they strive for freedom and education.
There are seven chapters in the book "NightJohn" by Gary Paulsen.
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Nightjohn - 1996 TV was released on: USA: 1 June 1996
Nightjohn - 1996 TV is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG-13
Yes, in the book "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen, the character Nightjohn does get his finger cut off as a punishment for teaching other slaves how to read and write.
Pawley is the cruel overseer on the plantation where Sarny, the main character in "Nightjohn," is enslaved. He is depicted as violent and oppressive towards the slaves, particularly towards Sarny and Nightjohn.
Nightjohn cannot be read online for free legally. It can be purchased as an eBook. See the related link.