# Thomas Hardy — Aspects of the Novel character guide

> Thomas Hardy in Aspects of the Novel by E. M. Forster.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hardy

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-the-story

## Who they are

Novelist and poet, discussed for his use of fate and character in tragic plots.

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