# Mr. Carpenter — Emily of New Moon character guide

> Mr. Carpenter in Emily of New Moon by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** old Carpenter

**First appearance:** 0015-xvi-check-for-miss-brownell

## Who they are

Crusty, drink-soaked schoolmaster whose gruff honesty and sharp eye single out Emily's writing for both praise and correction.

## Relationships

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Mr. Carpenter is Emily's harsh but brilliant teacher who recognizes her literary talent and pushes her to excel.

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Mr. Carpenter is Emily's harsh but brilliant teacher who recognizes her literary talent and pushes her to excel.

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Mr. Carpenter is Emily's harsh but brilliant teacher who recognizes her literary talent and pushes her to excel.

## In the story

### [A Weaver of Dreams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/xxviii-a-weaver-of-dreams)

The new teacher at Blair Water School, a former brilliant student ruined by drink, who teaches in an unconventional manner and initially greets Emily with a gruff remark about her poetry.

### [XXXI: Emily’s Great Moment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/xxxi-emily-s-great-moment)

Reviews Emily's writing and gives a blunt but encouraging verdict.

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