# Mark Clark — Far from the Madding Crowd character guide

> Mark Clark in Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Clark, Mr. Clark, Mr. Mark Clark

**First appearance:** 0011-x-mistress-and-men

## Who they are

One of Bathsheba's farm workers, often seen in group scenes.

## In the story

### [The Malthouse; The Chat; News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/viii-the-malthouse-the-chat-news)

Joins in the conversation, criticizes Gabriel's appearance while playing flute, and comments on the bailiff.

### [XXV: The New Acquaintance Described](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/xxv-the-new-acquaintance-described)

Mowing alongside Jan Coggan, humming a tune to his scythe strokes.

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