# Such Is Life — Character guide

> Key figures in Such Is Life by Joseph Furphy.

- [Tom Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/tom_collins.md): The narrator and central figure, a bullock driver and philosopher observing life in the Riverina.
- [Steve Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/steve_thompson.md): A bullock driver and close friend of Tom Collins, often involved in the main narrative.
- [Mosey Price](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mosey_price.md): A boundary rider and eccentric character with a philosophical bent.
- [Warrigal Alf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/warrigal_alf.md): A rough but good-hearted bushman and bullock driver.
- [Rory O'Halloran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/rory_ohalloran.md): An old Irishman and father of Mary, a tragic figure in the story.
- [Moriarty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/moriarty.md): A local squatter and magistrate, often a figure of authority.
- [Alf Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/alf_jones.md): A bullock driver and companion to Tom Collins.
- [Cooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/cooper.md): A bullock driver and associate of the main characters.
- [Mary O'Halloran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mary_ohalloran.md): Rory's daughter, a young woman central to a tragic subplot.
- [Alf Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/alf_morris.md): A bullock driver and friend of the narrator.
- [Willoughby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/willoughby.md): A station owner or manager, part of the social landscape.
- [Bob Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/bob_dixon.md): A bullock driver and acquaintance of Tom Collins.
- [Barefooted Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/barefooted_bob.md): A distinctive bush character known for going barefoot.
- [Dan O'Connell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/dan_oconnell.md): A bullock driver and friend of the narrator.
- [Jack the Shellback](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/jack_the_shellback.md): A sailor turned bushman with a colorful past.
- [Pup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/pup.md): A young boy or dog, possibly a minor character.
- [Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/martin.md): An older bullock driver or station hand.
- [Priestley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/priestley.md): A minor character, possibly a station worker.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/jack.md): A young man, possibly a relative or friend.
- [Toby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/toby.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Mrs. Beaudesart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mrs_beaudesart.md): A woman of some social standing in the district.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/the_stranger.md): An enigmatic figure who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Mr. Smythe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mr_smythe.md): A minor character, possibly a station owner.
- [Ole Sollicker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/ole_sollicker.md): An eccentric bush character with a distinctive name.
- [Tom Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/tom_armstrong.md): A bullock driver who meets a tragic end.
- [Bendigo Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/bendigo_bill.md): A bushman from Bendigo, a minor character.
- [Nosey Alf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/nosey_alf.md): A minor character with a distinctive nickname.
- [Bum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/bum.md): A minor character, possibly a derogatory nickname.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/dick.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.
- [M'Nab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mnab.md): A Scottish character, possibly a station manager.
- [Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/burke.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Archie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/archie.md): A minor character, possibly a young man.
- [Joe Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/joe_collins.md): A different Collins, possibly a relative of Tom.
- [Mrs. Montgomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mrs_montgomery.md): Wife of Mr. Montgomery, a minor character.
- [Prescott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/prescott.md): A minor character, possibly a professional man.
- [Magomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/magomery.md): A minor character, possibly a variant of Montgomery.
- [Ole Q⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/ole_q.md): A minor character with an abbreviated name.
- [Tregarvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/tregarvis.md): A family of minor characters, father and son.
- [Jerry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/jerry.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.
- [Ike Cunningham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/ike_cunningham.md): A minor character with a distinctive appearance.
- [Charley Cross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/charley_cross.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/andrews.md): A minor character, possibly a station worker.
- [Donovan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/donovan.md): A minor character with a romantic reputation.
- [Charley Webber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/charley_webber.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Young Mooney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/young_mooney.md): A minor character, possibly a family member.
- [Young Arblaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/young_arblaster.md): A minor character, possibly a young man.
- [Captain Royce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/captain_royce.md): A military man or ship captain, minor character.
- [Bob Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/bob_stirling.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Damper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/damper.md): A minor character, possibly a nickname from bush food.
- [Timothy Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/timothy_collins.md): A minor character, possibly a relative of Tom.
- [Charley V⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/charley_v.md): A minor character with an abbreviated surname.
- [Baxter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/baxter.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.
- [Ax Billy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/ax_billy.md): A minor character, possibly a woodcutter.
- [Jack Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/jack_ward.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Mr. T. Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mr_t_collins.md): A minor character, possibly a variant of Tom Collins.
- [Mr. Spanker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mr_spanker.md): A minor character, possibly a station owner.
- [Martin Schoen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/martin_schoen.md): A minor character, possibly a foreigner.
- [Posthumus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/posthumus.md): A minor character, possibly a literary allusion.
- [Bert Smythe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/bert_smythe.md): A minor character, possibly related to Mr. Smythe.
- [Commander David Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/commander_david_collins.md): A historical figure mentioned as a character.
- [Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/holmes.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.
- [Mr. B⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/mr_b.md): A minor character with an abbreviated name.
- [Edward Stanley Vivian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/edward_stanley_vivian.md): A minor character with a full formal name.
- [Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/moore.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.
- [Ben Cartwright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/ben_cartwright.md): A minor character, possibly a bullock driver.
- [Andrew Glover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/such_is_life_se/characters/andrew_glover.md): A minor character, possibly a station hand.

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