# Parson Colwood — Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man character guide

> Parson Colwood in Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man by Siegfried Sassoon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Rev. Colwood, The Rev. Harry Colwood, Henry

**First appearance:** 0010-ii-the-flower-show-match

## Who they are

A clergyman and relative of the Colwood family.

## In the story

### [Arrival at Hoadley Rectory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_a_foxhunting_man_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the Rector, a keen sportsman and father of Stephen, with a strict yet kind demeanor.

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

Delivers the sermon at Hoadley Church; has a nervous mannerism of gathering his surplice.

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

The Rector, riding a one-eyed horse, joins the group at the hunt and later discusses the Master's resignation at home.

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

The rector of Hoadley, whose sons are in the service, seen during the last cricket match.

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