# Mr. Candidate — Heidi character guide

> Mr. Candidate in Heidi by Johanna Spyri.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-vi-a-new-chapter-with-new-things

## Who they are

A young tutor who teaches Clara and Heidi in Frankfurt.

## In the story

### [Two Visitors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/v-two-visitors)

The village pastor who visits to insist Heidi attend school, but leaves sadly after the grandfather refuses.

### [Miss Rottenmeier Has an Uncomfortable Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/vii-miss-rottenmeier-has-an-uncomfortable-day)

The tutor who is cautious in judgment and not opposed to teaching beginners.

### [The Master of the House Hears of Strange Doings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/chapters/ix-the-master-of-the-house-hears-of-strange-doings)

Gives long-winded explanations about Heidi's character to Mr. Sesemann.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heidi_se/characters/mr_candidate
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