Johnny Tremain

What was ironic about John Hancock refusing to hire Johnny?

What was ironic about John Hancock refusing to hire Johnny?

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Hancock couldn't hire Johnny because he was unable to write.... unable to perform the necessary duties that would be required at the counting house. Ironically, after refusing to hire Johnny, he gives him a purse of silver.

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