# The Old Man — While the Billy Boils character guide

> The Old Man in While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** old man, The old man

**First appearance:** 0002-an-old-mate-of-your-father-s

## Who they are

A recurring elderly bush character, often a father figure or selector.

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