# James Harthouse — Hard Times character guide

> James Harthouse in Hard Times by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. James Harthouse, Jem, James Harthouse, Mr. Harthouse, Harthouse

**First appearance:** 0019-ii-mr-james-harthouse

## Who they are

A wealthy, idle gentleman who attempts to seduce Louisa Gradgrind.

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