# Rev. Mr. Roberts — My Life in China and America character guide

> Rev. Mr. Roberts in My Life in China and America by Yung Wing.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Roberts, the Rev. Icabod J. Roberts, the Rev. Mr. Icabod J. Roberts

**First appearance:** 0012-x-my-visit-to-the-taipings

## Who they are

American missionary in China, teacher of Hung Siu Chune.

## Relationships

### [Hung Siu Chune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/characters/hung_siu_chune)

_psychological_

Hung Siu Chune was influenced by Rev. Mr. Roberts' Christian teachings, which shaped his religious ideology and messianic claims.

## In the story

### [My Visit to the Taipings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/x-my-visit-to-the-taipings)

Missionary seen in Nanking, dressed in yellow satin, whose role is unclear; Yung Wing recognizes him from Macao.

### [XI: Reflections on the Taiping Rebellion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_life_in_china_and_america_se/chapters/xi-reflections-on-the-taiping-rebellion)

American missionary who befriended and taught Hung Siu Chune in Canton.

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