# The Old Man — Essays character guide

> The Old Man in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the old man

**First appearance:** 0050-the-wellfleet-oysterman

## Who they are

Elderly figure encountered in travel or allegory.

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