# Old Mr. Clare — Tess of the d’Urbervilles character guide

> Old Mr. Clare in Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Reverent Mr. Clare, Mr. Clare, the present Mr. Clare

**First appearance:** 0031-xxv

## Who they are

Angel's father, a strict but kind-hearted clergyman with progressive views.

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