# Tinker Taylor — Jude the Obscure character guide

> Tinker Taylor in Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Taylor

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

## Who they are

A tinker who befriends Jude and provides comic relief.

## In the story

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

A decayed church-ironmonger and one of the tavern regulars who encourages Jude to recite the Creed. He represents the low company Jude falls into.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jude_the_obscure_se/chapters/viii)

Meets Jude in Christminster and suggests they drink together.

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

Recognizes Jude in the crowd, engages in banter about Jude's past and lack of success.

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

Tinker Taylor observes the wedding party's aftermath, commenting cynically on Arabella's appearance and the unlikely success of the remarriage.

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