# Grandfather Iden — Amaryllis at the Fair character guide > Grandfather Iden in Amaryllis at the Fair by Richard Jefferies. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** old Iden, Grandfather, XII Old Grandfather Iden, Iden junior, Old Iden, Grandfather Iden's **First appearance:** 0004-i ## Snapshot Ninety years old and steeped in reverence for the Pamments, he would sacrifice his own granddaughter to an alliance with them and call it an honour. ## Who they are Grandfather Iden leads the way through Raleigh Pamment's galleries, great grey hat in hand, pointing out old Masters to a girl who will not look. His dim eyes rest on the pair together and think of intermarriage between Pamments and Idens; his worship of the aristocrat is so complete that feeling, heart, and hope are long dead words in him. His money keeps the younger Idens attentive and his favour keeps them cruel, and his rage at Amaryllis's 'smoky' verdict sets the family's central conflict alight. ## Relationships ### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden) _family_ Amaryllis has a warm, respectful relationship with her grandfather, who dotes on her and shares stories of the past. ### [Iden Pacha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/iden_pacha) _family_ Grandfather Iden and Iden Pacha have a respectful father-son relationship, though they sometimes clash over tradition. ### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden) _family_ Amaryllis has a warm, respectful relationship with her grandfather, who dotes on her and shares stories of the past. ### [Amaryllis Iden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/amaryllis_iden) _family_ Amaryllis has a warm, respectful relationship with her grandfather, who dotes on her and shares stories of the past. ### [Iden Pacha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/iden_pacha) _family_ Grandfather Iden and Iden Pacha have a respectful father-son relationship, though they sometimes clash over tradition. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as the great-uncle Richard, a genius who made money and restored the family fortunes. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as wealthy and a favorite at the Pamment mansion; Amaryllis dislikes him. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/x) The old baker and miller, over ninety, shows Amaryllis his books and measures her height; he is proud of his trade and his rare book collection. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xi) Old, coughing, and tyrannical; shows Amaryllis his books with the Lamp emblem, pressed flowers, and political memoranda; estranged from his son. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xii) Dines alone on pork; keeps a peacock feather despite superstition; has not signed a will; eats pig-meat daily and walks early in the morning. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xiii) Distributes sovereigns and a spade-guinea; groans deeply while clinging to his son's empty chair, revealing a longing for reconciliation. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xiv) Moves through the fair with a skater's knack for balance; mutters and mumbles contentedly; leads Amaryllis to the Abbey porch and points out architectural details. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xv) Grandfather Iden is proud and happy to walk on the Pamment lawns, using his private key; he bows deeply to a figure at the window, showing his veneration for the Pamments. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xvii) Eager to please the Pamments, he drags Amaryllis to the mansion and scolds her for her defiance, revealing his worship of aristocracy. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xviii) Returns home in a rage, writes a letter, and broods over the day's events. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xix) Sends a furious letter upbraiding Amaryllis's behavior, which ironically makes her a heroine to her parents. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xxiii) Quarreled with his son over making the farm beautiful with trees and flowers. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xxiv) Not directly present, but his legacy of the Flamma family's nervous afflictions is referenced in relation to Mrs. Iden's condition. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/chapters/xxv) Mentioned in Amaryllis's prayer; she asks that he be kinder to her father and give him the farm. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters/grandfather_iden - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/amaryllis_at_the_fair_se/characters