# Rev. Charles Hammond — My Life in China and America character guide

> Rev. Charles Hammond in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-school-days

## Who they are

American missionary and teacher in China, associated with Yung Wing's education.

## In the story

### [I: Boyhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/i-boyhood)

Mentioned as a missionary; his wife, Mrs. Gutzlaff, runs the school.

### [At Monson Academy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/iv-at-monson-academy)

Principal of Monson Academy, a Yale graduate and admirer of Shakespeare, who inspired students with a love for literature.

### [V: My College Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/v-my-college-days)

Helped prepare Yung Wing for college and supported his decision to decline the missionary pledge.

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