# Augustus Moddle — Martin Chuzzlewit character guide

> Augustus Moddle in Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Moddle, Moddle, Augustus, Mr. Augustus Moddle, The suffering Moddle, Mrs. Moddle

**First appearance:** 0008-vi

## Who they are

A lovesick, melancholy young man lodging at Todgers'.

## In the story

### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_chuzzlewit_se/chapters/xxxii)

The youngest gentleman at the boarding house, still pining for Merry but gradually transferring his affections to Charity. He becomes engaged to Charity after a period of sentimental courtship.

### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_chuzzlewit_se/chapters/liv)

The groom, resigned and weak, allows Jinkins to attend the wedding.

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