A gentle, giant African-American man wrongfully convicted of murder who possesses miraculous healing abilities. He absorbs illnesses and pain from others, resurrects a dead mouse, and ultimately chooses to face his execution to end his own suffering from bearing the world's cruelty.
Paul serves as the primary guard responsible for John's custody and daily supervision.
Percy's abuse directly targets John, creating a hostile dynamic.
Harry and John form a protective alliance against the block's cruelty.
Explore the full interactive character relationship map of The Green Mile