# Hudig — An Outcast of the Islands character guide

> Hudig in An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Hudig, Mr. Hudig, the rich Hudig

**First appearance:** 0003-an-outcast-of-the-islands

## Who they are

A wealthy merchant in Macassar who employs Willems.

## Relationships

### [Willems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/willems)

_professional_

Hudig is Willems's former employer and mentor, who fires him after discovering his embezzlement and betrayal.

### [Willems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/willems)

_professional_

Hudig is Willems's former employer and mentor, who fires him after discovering his embezzlement and betrayal.

### [Willems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/characters/willems)

_professional_

Hudig is Willems's former employer and mentor, who fires him after discovering his embezzlement and betrayal.

## In the story

### [Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/an-outcast-of-the-islands)

Willems' employer, who discovers the embezzlement and expels Willems from his position.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-i-i)

Mentioned as Willems' employer, the master of Hudig & Co., whose confidence in Willems is a source of pride for Willems.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-i-ii)

Willems' employer; a shrewd trader who relies on Willems for delicate affairs, including smuggling opium; shows distrust of Lingard's secrets.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

Discovers Willems' embezzlement and expels him, insulting him in the private office.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outcast_of_the_islands_se/chapters/part-i-iv)

Revealed as Joanna's father; manipulated Willems into marriage to provide for his own family.

## Links

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