# Richard Phillotson — Jude the Obscure character guide

> Richard Phillotson in Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Phillotson, Phillotson, one Mr. Phillotson, the great Phillotson, Richard, Mrs. Phillotson, Mrs. Richard Phillotson, the wretched Phillotson, IV Phillotson

**First appearance:** 0001-jude-the-obscure

## Who they are

A schoolmaster who marries Sue and later shows unexpected generosity.

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