# Theon — Hypatia character guide

> Theon in Hypatia by Charles Kingsley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Theon

**First appearance:** 0007-v-a-day-in-alexandria

## Who they are

Hypatia's elderly father, a mathematician and philosopher, who lives in her shadow.

## In the story

### [IV: Miriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/iv-miriam)

Hypatia's father, who is anxious about her decision and follows her into her chamber.

### [VIII: The East Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/viii-the-east-wind)

Hypatia's father, sends for Philammon to visit their house.

### [X: The Interview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/x-the-interview)

Forgives Philammon for his rudeness, grants him a ticket to Hypatia's lectures, and leads him to her for an interview.

### [XIV: The Rocks of the Sirens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/xiv-the-rocks-of-the-sirens)

Hypatia's father, who gives Philammon a place in the library as one of his pupils, where he is employed in transcribing and studying.

### [Nephelococcugia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/xv-nephelococcugia)

Participates in the philosophical discussion, supporting Hypatia's views on mathematics and spirituality.

### [XXV: Seeking After a Sign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/xxv-seeking-after-a-sign)

Hypatia's father, who fears for her safety but is reassured by her confidence. He distracts himself with astronomy and hosts the soldiers.

## Links

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