John-John K Character Analysis in A Brief History of Seven Killings

John-John is a professional hitman employed by Eubie (via Griselda Blanco) to kill Weeper. A gay man, John-John is in love with a man back in Chicago named Rocky, although their relationship is not a happy one. He takes a liking to Weeper and regrets that he has to kill the first man he’s met in New York to whom he enjoys talking. As a result of this affection, he embraces Weeper while he is dying.

John-John K Character Timeline in A Brief History of Seven Killings

The timeline below shows where the character John-John K appears in A Brief History of Seven Killings. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

John-John is in New York, and “everything is motherfucking ace.” He had to flee Chicago after... (full context)

Masculinity, Sexuality, and Homophobia Theme Icon

Back in the house in Miami, John-John sees a Latino family––a man, a woman, and their two sons––eating yuca together at a... (full context)

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Back in New York, John-John wakes up next to a greasy-haired man. The man tries to leave and John-John realizes... (full context)

The greasy-haired man in John-John’s bed asks for money. John-John gives him $15 and the man calls him a “cheap... (full context)

John-John berates himself for being a “hitman with daddy issues.” He recalls the time when his... (full context)

John-John recalls a time in South Beach, Miami, when a handsome young stranger got into his... (full context)

John-John has arrived at the house of the Jamaican he is supposed to kill. Griselda gave... (full context)

On his second try, John-John has successfully found Weeper and tied him up inside his own apartment. John-John gives them... (full context)

...reveals that Griselda is a lesbian who sleeps with gogo girls and then kills them. John-John explains that he’s being blackmailed into killing Weeper. He says he can’t wait to get... (full context)

John-John presses the gun to Weeper’s head, but before he pulls the trigger Weeper shouts: “Wait!”... (full context)

...Ranking Dons killed him and will never realize that it was actually Eubie. Weeper asks John-John to help him shoot up some cocaine, and guides him through the process, as John-John... (full context)