# Matthew Moon — Far from the Madding Crowd character guide

> Matthew Moon in Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Matthew, Moon

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

## Who they are

Aged farm laborer with a philosophical bent.

## In the story

### [Troubles in the Fold; A Message](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/xxi-troubles-in-the-fold-a-message)

One of the men who brings news of the sheep and mentions that Farmer Boldwood also sought Gabriel's help.

### [XXXVI: Wealth in Jeopardy; The Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/far_from_the_madding_crowd_se/chapters/xxxvi-wealth-in-jeopardy-the-revel)

Found drunk and unconscious in the barn; Oak tries to rouse him for thatching but fails.

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