Celebrating the Power of Kindness: The World of John Coffey
A gentle giant with a heart as vast as the Mississippi, John Coffey embodies the struggle between innocence and guilt, a bearer of others' pain, wielding a mystical power that challenges the darkness within and around him.
John Coffey Trivia
Who portrays John Coffey in the movie "The Green Mile"? (Easy)
#1: Tom Hanks
#2: Michael Clarke Duncan
#3: Morgan Freeman
#4: Sean Penn
What supernatural ability does John Coffey possess in "The Green Mile"? (Expert)
#1: He can heal others
#2: He can read minds
#3: He can teleport
#4: He can speak to animals
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John Coffey Fun Facts
John Coffey, a character in Stephen King's The Green Mile, has the ability to heal others and even absorb their pain, symbolizing themes of compassion and innocence.
John Coffey's last name is a play on the word decaf, which reflects his gentle nature and contrasts with the strong, dark world around him.
John Coffey Polls
What is your favorite moment from "The Green Mile"?
John Coffey healing Paul
John Coffey's backstory
The execution scene
The friendship with Mr. Jingles
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Which character in "The Green Mile" do you find most compelling?
John Coffey
Paul Edgecomb
Percy Wetmore
Mississippi
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