# Tom Brown’s School Days — Character guide

> Key figures in Tom Brown’s School Days by Thomas Hughes.

- [Tom Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/tom_brown.md): The protagonist, a hearty and athletic boy at Rugby School who grows in character and faith.
- [George Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/george_arthur.md): A delicate, pious new boy whom Tom befriends and protects, deeply influencing Tom's moral growth.
- [Harry East](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/harry_east.md): Tom's close friend and schoolmate, a spirited and loyal boy who later becomes a praepostor.
- [Dr. Arnold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/the_doctor.md): The revered headmaster of Rugby School, a moral and intellectual force shaping the boys.
- [Flashman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/flashman.md): A brutal bully and antagonist at Rugby who torments younger boys until he is expelled.
- [Brooke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/brooke.md): A respected older student and leader of the Schoolhouse, admired by Tom and East.
- [Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/martin.md): A quirky, kind-hearted boy with a passion for birds and natural history.
- [Squire Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/squire_brown.md): Tom's father, a wise and affectionate country gentleman who sends Tom to Rugby.
- [Benjamin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/benjamin.md): An old family servant of the Browns, devoted and fond of Tom.
- [Slogger Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/williams.md): A strong but slow-witted boy who becomes a bully and later a friend after a fight.
- [Diggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/diggs.md): An older student known for his relentless teasing and practical jokes.
- [Willum Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/willum_smith.md): A local village boy who interacts with the Rugby students.
- [Jack Raggles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/jack_raggles.md): A rough village boy who becomes a runner and later a soldier.
- [Crab Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/crab_jones.md): A sly and manipulative schoolboy known for his cunning.
- [Joe Willis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/joe_willis.md): A schoolboy and friend of Tom, involved in various scrapes.
- [Harry Winburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/harry_winburn.md): A local boy from the veast (village feast) who interacts with Tom.
- [Sally Harrowell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/sally_harrowell.md): A village girl at the feast who briefly interacts with Tom.
- [Charity Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/charity_lamb.md): A servant or village woman mentioned in passing.
- [Scud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/scud.md): A horse or dog owned by a character, briefly mentioned.
- [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/johnson.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Stumps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/stumps.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Old Velveteens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/old_velveteens.md): A local gamekeeper or countryman encountered by the boys.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mary.md): A female servant or relative briefly mentioned.
- [Farmer Ives](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/farmer_ives.md): A local farmer who appears at the village feast.
- [Jacob Doodle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/jacob_doodle.md): A simple-minded village boy who causes amusement at the school.
- [Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/thompson.md): A local farmer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Bill Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/bill_taylor.md): A village boy or servant mentioned briefly.
- [Mrs. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mrs_brown.md): Tom's mother, a gentle and caring presence at home.
- [Warner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/warner.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Old Madman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/old_madman.md): A local eccentric or madman encountered by the boys.
- [Job Rudkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/job_rudkin.md): A village character mentioned in passing.
- [Snooks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/snooks.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Thomas Ingoldsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/thomas_ingoldsby.md): A minor character or allusion, possibly a younger boy.
- [Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/bob.md): A village boy or servant mentioned briefly.
- [Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/hall.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Harkaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/harkaway.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Rattle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/rattle.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Old Momus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/old_momus.md): A nickname for a critical or mocking character.
- [Mr. Aislabie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mr_aislabie.md): A local gentleman or parent mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Arnold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mrs_arnold.md): The wife of Dr. Arnold, briefly mentioned.
- [Rowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/rowe.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Gower](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/gower.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Jem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/jem.md): A servant or village boy mentioned briefly.
- [Noah Crooke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/noah_crooke.md): A village character mentioned in passing.
- [Old Blowhard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/old_blowhard.md): A nickname for a boastful or loud character.
- [Mentor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mentor.md): A classical allusion used as a nickname for a guide.
- [Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/walker.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Bogle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/bogle.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Caldecott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/caldecott.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Groove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/groove.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Jacob Dodson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/jacob_dodson.md): A village character mentioned in passing.
- [Hedge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/hedge.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Crew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/crew.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Osbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/osbert.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/gray.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Lowell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/lowell.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/morgan.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Rimmon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/rimmon.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Poor Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/poor_charley.md): A minor character, possibly a younger boy.
- [Bill Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/bill_smith.md): A village boy or servant mentioned briefly.
- [Griffith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/griffith.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Mrs. Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/mrs_porter.md): A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a landlady.
- [Young Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/young_green.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.
- [Gradus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/gradus.md): A schoolboy with a nickname, part of the Rugby crowd.
- [Winter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/winter.md): A schoolboy mentioned among the Rugby students.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters