# Sir Dinadan — A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court character guide

> Sir Dinadan in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** IV Sir Dinadan the Humorist, Sir Dinadan the Humorist

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-sir-dinadan-the-humorist

## Who they are

A knight known for his wit and humor, often providing comic relief.

## Relationships

### [Hank Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/characters/hank_morgan)

_friendship_

Sir Dinadan is a witty and cynical knight who becomes a friendly companion to Hank, sharing his skepticism of chivalry.

## In the story

### [IV: Sir Dinadan the Humorist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/iv-sir-dinadan-the-humorist)

Awakens the court with a practical joke involving a dog and metal mugs, then delivers a speech full of stale jokes.

### [The Tournament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/ix-the-tournament)

The humorist knight who tells Hank a worn-out joke before entering the lists.

### [XXI: The Pilgrims](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxi-the-pilgrims)

Mentioned as the source of an anecdote that Hank is tired of hearing.

### [XXV: A Competitive Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xxv-a-competitive-examination)

Mentioned as part of the examination process, though not directly involved in the dialogue.

### [Three Years Later](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_connecticut_yankee_in_king_arthur_s_court_se/chapters/xl-three-years-later)

Published a book of stale jokes; Hank suppressed it and hanged him.

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