# Martin Cannister — A Pair of Blue Eyes character guide

> Martin Cannister in A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cannister, Martin, naibour Cannister, Mr. Cannister, Here Mr. Cannister

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

A local farmer and neighbor of the Swancourts.

## In the story

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pair_of_blue_eyes_se/chapters/ix)

The sexton visits to collect a copy of the register for Mrs. Jethway and recounts the accident to John Smith.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pair_of_blue_eyes_se/chapters/xxiii)

Accompanies John Smith to meet Stephen, helps with luggage, and comments on the weather and clock.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pair_of_blue_eyes_se/chapters/xxiv)

Referenced as the sexton who shaped the graves in the churchyard.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pair_of_blue_eyes_se/chapters/xxv)

Mentioned as the bell-ringer who would be in the belfry tolling the death knell.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_pair_of_blue_eyes_se/chapters/xxvi)

A workman present in the vault, commenting on the death and the family.

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