# Gillingham — Jude the Obscure character guide

> Gillingham in Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Gillingham

**First appearance:** 0001-jude-the-obscure

## Who they are

Phillotson's friend and confidant who advises him on his marriage.

## Relationships

### [Richard Phillotson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/richard_phillotson)

_friendship_

Loyal friend and confidant who advises Phillotson through his marital crises.

### [Sue Bridehead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/sue_bridehead)

_social_

Acquaintance who observes Sue's unconventional behavior with disapproval.

### [Richard Phillotson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/richard_phillotson)

_friendship_

Loyal friend and confidant who advises Phillotson through his marital crises.

### [Sue Bridehead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/sue_bridehead)

_social_

Acquaintance who observes Sue's unconventional behavior with disapproval.

### [Richard Phillotson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/richard_phillotson)

_friendship_

Loyal friend and confidant who advises Phillotson through his marital crises.

### [Sue Bridehead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/characters/sue_bridehead)

_social_

Acquaintance who observes Sue's unconventional behavior with disapproval.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as a neighbouring schoolmaster who called on Phillotson.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/iv)

Gillingham advises Phillotson to keep Sue but ultimately helps him pack her things after she leaves.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/vi)

Gillingham is Phillotson's loyal friend who advises him to resign quietly and later writes an anonymous letter to Sue informing her of Phillotson's illness.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned in the context of Gillingham's doubts being disposed of as the narrative moves forward.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/iv)

Gillingham is Phillotson's old friend and companion. He accompanies Phillotson to Christminster and later stays with him at Marygreen. He makes a cynical remark about Sue having 'taken care to set you right' after the divorce.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/v)

Phillotson's friend who assists in the ceremony and encourages him to go through with the remarriage.

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