# Jefferson Hope — A Study in Scarlet character guide

> Jefferson Hope in A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Young Jefferson Hope, Jefferson, Young, Hope, Mr. Jefferson Hope

**First appearance:** 0010-ii-the-flower-of-utah

## Who they are

A young hunter with an untiring will and a vindictiveness learned among the Indians, devoted body and soul to one woman and one purpose.

## Relationships

### [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier)

_friendship_

Jefferson Hope is a loyal friend and protector to John Ferrier, having saved his life in the desert and later becoming his ally against the Mormon threats.

### [Lucy Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lucy_ferrier)

_romantic_

Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender, devoted romance tragically cut short by Mormon persecution.

### [Brigham Young](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/brigham_young)

_rivalry_

Brigham Young is the primary antagonist to Jefferson Hope, representing the oppressive Mormon hierarchy that destroys Hope's love.

### [Enoch J. Drebber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/enoch_j_drebber)

_rivalry_

Enoch J. Drebber is the primary target of Jefferson Hope's vengeance, having ruined Hope's life by forcing Lucy into marriage.

### [Lucy Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lucy_ferrier)

_romantic_

Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender, devoted romance tragically cut short by Mormon persecution.

### [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier)

_friendship_

Jefferson Hope is a loyal friend and protector to John Ferrier, having saved his life in the desert and later becoming his ally against the Mormon threats.

### [Enoch J. Drebber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/enoch_j_drebber)

_rivalry_

Enoch J. Drebber is the primary target of Jefferson Hope's vengeance, having ruined Hope's life by forcing Lucy into marriage.

### [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier)

_friendship_

Jefferson Hope is a loyal friend and protector to John Ferrier, having saved his life in the desert and later becoming his ally against the Mormon threats.

### [Lucy Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lucy_ferrier)

_romantic_

Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender, devoted romance tragically cut short by Mormon persecution.

## In the story

### [Light in the Darkness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/vii-light-in-the-darkness)

Captured by Holmes after being tricked into helping with a portmanteau; identified as the murderer of Drebber and Stangerson; fights violently before being subdued.

### [The Country of the Saints](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/part-ii-the-country-of-the-saints)

A non-Mormon hunter who falls in love with Lucy Ferrier, setting up the central romantic conflict of the backstory.

### [II: The Flower of Utah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/ii-the-flower-of-utah)

A pioneer, scout, and trapper who wins Lucy's heart and promises to return in two months to marry her.

### [III: John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/iii-john-ferrier-talks-with-the-prophet)

Hope is absent but is the intended recipient of a message from Ferrier, who hopes he will return to help them escape.

### [IV: A Flight for Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/iv-a-flight-for-life)

Leads the escape, using his knowledge of the terrain and countersigns to guide the Ferriers through the mountains.

### [The Avenging Angels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/v-the-avenging-angels)

Discovers Ferrier's grave, learns of Lucy's forced marriage and death, and dedicates his life to revenge, pursuing Drebber and Stangerson for years.

### [VI: A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/vi-a-continuation-of-the-reminiscences-of-john-watson-m-d)

Captured and confesses his story; reveals his fatal aneurism and his role as avenger.

### [The Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/vii-the-conclusion)

Dies in his cell from a burst aneurism, found with a placid smile.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters