Northanger Abbey
Who is John Thorpe from Northanger Abbey and what is their importance?
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John Thorpe is Isabella's brother and the school friend of James Morland. John accidentally introduced James to Isabella during a home visit. With Isabella, John is the early antagonist in the novel and pursues Catherine with unwanted attention. John is a boor and speaks unceasingly about his own putative abilities and intelligence.