# Whachum — Hudibras character guide

> Whachum in Hudibras by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0007-part-ii-canto-ii

## Who they are

Sidrophel's cunning assistant, a petty schemer who helps turn the astrologer's sham magic into working fraud.

## Relationships

### [Hudibras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/characters/hudibras)

_rivalry_

Whachum, Sidrophel's assistant, aids in the astrologer's schemes against Hudibras and participates in the conflict.

### [Ralpho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/characters/ralpho)

_rivalry_

Ralpho and Whachum are on opposing sides, with Whachum aiding Sidrophel against Hudibras and Ralpho.

### [Hudibras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/characters/hudibras)

_rivalry_

Whachum, Sidrophel's assistant, aids in the astrologer's schemes against Hudibras and participates in the conflict.

### [Ralpho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/characters/ralpho)

_rivalry_

Ralpho and Whachum are on opposing sides, with Whachum aiding Sidrophel against Hudibras and Ralpho.

### [Hudibras](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/characters/hudibras)

_rivalry_

Whachum, Sidrophel's assistant, aids in the astrologer's schemes against Hudibras and participates in the conflict.

## In the story

### [Canto III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hudibras_se/chapters/part-ii-canto-iii)

Sidrophel's associate, who attempts to fight with a fire-fork but flees and is struck by Hudibras.

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