# Mr. Chesterton — Heretics character guide

> Mr. Chesterton in Heretics by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-heretics

## Who they are

Likely the author himself, G.K. Chesterton, appearing as a character in his own work.

## Relationships

### [Mr. McCabe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/characters/mr_mccabe)

_rivalry_

Chesterton (likely the narrator himself) directly debates McCabe's rationalist positions throughout the book.

### [Mr. McCabe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/characters/mr_mccabe)

_rivalry_

Chesterton (likely the narrator himself) directly debates McCabe's rationalist positions throughout the book.

## In the story

### [XVI: On Mr. McCabe and a Divine Frivolity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heretics_se/chapters/xvi-on-mr-mccabe-and-a-divine-frivolity)

The author himself, whose Daily News articles are defended as having a place in life alongside ballets and fireworks.

## Links

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