# Jack Durbeyfield — Tess of the d’Urbervilles character guide

> Jack Durbeyfield in Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** John Durbeyfield, John, Sir John, Jacky

**First appearance:** 0002-tess-of-the-d-urbervilles

## Who they are

Tess's father, a lazy, boastful man who learns he is descended from the ancient d'Urberville line.

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