# Thomas Mathew Shayne — Gladiator character guide

> Thomas Mathew Shayne in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Tom, Shayne, young Tom, Tom Shayne, R. J. Shayne, Shayne's

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Who they are

Tom Shayne is Hugo's classmate and comrade, a young man whose fate binds the two friends long after the trenches fall silent.

## In the story

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xi)

Wealthy, cynical American who initially mistakes Hugo for a beggar; bonds with Hugo over drinks and enlists in the Foreign Legion.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xii)

Fights alongside Hugo, is exhausted and nearly killed, but is saved by Hugo.

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xiii)

Now a lieutenant, twice wounded and thrice decorated. Killed by a shell during the bombardment.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xiv)

Deceased; Hugo recounts his bravery and heroism in the war.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned as Tom Shayne; Hugo visits his father out of duty.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xviii)

Offers Hugo a position at his bank after Hugo telephones him in desperation.

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