# Joel Dethridge — Man and Wife character guide

> Joel Dethridge in Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0083-liv-the-manuscript

## Who they are

Hester Dethridge's husband, a cruel man.

## In the story

### [The Manuscript](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/liv-the-manuscript)

Hester's husband; a drunkard who squanders her money, beats her, and causes her to lose jobs.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii)

The young man Hester marries; a paperhanger with a beautiful voice.

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

Hester's abusive husband, whose ill usage drives her to desperation.

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

Hester's abusive husband who steals her furniture and knocks her down, causing lasting injury.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ix)

Hester's abusive husband, who returns and forces his way into the house.

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