# Mr. Helstone — Shirley character guide

> Mr. Helstone in Shirley by Charlotte Brontë.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** O Mr. Helstone, Helstone, James Helstone, Jem, neither Helstone, the impracticable Mr. Helstone, old Helstone, Mr. James Helstone, Messrs. Helstone, IX Briarmains Messrs. Helstone, Briarmains, Old Helstone, Helstone.⁠

**First appearance:** 0000-i-levitical

## Who they are

Caroline's uncle, a stern and opinionated clergyman.

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