# Student — Festus character guide

> Student in Festus by Philip James Bailey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Student Night

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A young scholar or disciple figure who appears in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Elissa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/characters/elissa)

_social_

Elissa interacts with a Student as a fellow learner or disciple in a philosophical context.

### [Festus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/characters/festus)

_professional_

Festus mentors the Student, acting as a teacher or spiritual guide.

### [Helen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/characters/helen)

_social_

Helen and the Student share an acquaintance or peer relationship within the narrative.

## In the story

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/ix)

Discusses the value of study and the allure of the world, expressing a desire to see great cities and gain knowledge.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/festus_se/chapters/xx)

Asks Festus about the poet's writing and the reception of his poem, showing intellectual curiosity.

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