# Mr. Ballou — Roughing It character guide

> Mr. Ballou in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** old Mr. Ballou, old Ballou, Ballou

**First appearance:** 0001-roughing-it

## Who they are

An elderly, philosophical miner and member of the narrator's cabin.

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