# Mr. Bapchild — Man and Wife character guide

> Mr. Bapchild in Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** good Mr. Bapchild

**First appearance:** 0031-xv-geoffrey-in-the-marriage-market

## Who they are

A minor gentleman acquaintance.

## In the story

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

The spiritual pastor of Hester's congregation; offers advice but is unable to help her in her crisis.

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

The spiritual pastor who approves of Hester's housekeeping and later preaches about her situation.

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

A kind clergyman who tried to reconcile Hester with her family and spoke to her husband about working.

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

A kind advisor who helps the narrator with inquiries and provides a character reference.

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

Provides Hester with a special testimonial after she loses her club position.

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

The good pastor to whom Hester writes for help, but he is ill and can only send advice.

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