# Rev. Felix St. Bees — Greene Ferne Farm character guide

> Rev. Felix St. Bees in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Felix, St. Bees, Felix St. Bees

**First appearance:** 0001-i-up-to-church

## Who they are

The clergyman who argues reason at stubborn strikers and still remembers to fetch a chair for the older lady.

## In the story

### [Greene Ferne Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/greene-ferne-farm)

Felix St. Bees appears as a clerical figure, offering commentary on the social and moral dimensions of village life.

### [II: “The Sweet New Grass with Flowers.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/ii-the-sweet-new-grass-with-flowers)

Old friend of Geoffrey, in love with May Fisher. Walks in the rear with Geoffrey after the group meets.

### [III: The Nether Millstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iii-the-nether-millstone)

Visits Andrew to ask for May's hand and warn him about betting on Val Browne's horse, but is violently rejected.

### [IV: The Wooden Bottle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-wooden-bottle)

Reads Geoffrey's poem and later comments on poetry criticism; enjoys the pastoral scene.

### [A-Nutting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/viii-a-nutting)

Comments on thistledown; had his dignity upset by Andrew Fisher's blackthorn cudgel and waits before visiting again.

### [IX: Gleaning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/ix-gleaning)

Rides to Warren House, witnesses the sunset glory, learns of Valentine's horse's death, and enters the silent house.

### [XI: A Feast—Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/xi-a-feast-conclusion)

Staunches Geoffrey's wound; marries May Fisher.

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