# Mr. Herrick — Pastors and Masters character guide

> Mr. Herrick in Pastors and Masters by Ivy Compton-Burnett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Herrick

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Father or relative of Emily Herrick, a minor authority figure.

## In the story

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

Passes Mr. Merry in the hall without a word; his teaching role is discussed during a parent visit; leaves Mr. Merry unhampered play for his gifts.

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

Reflects on his creative role in founding the school, his disappointment in only doing critical work, and his views on death.

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

Expresses pride in the school and discusses his upcoming book, revealing a new self through his writing.

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

Claims his book inspiration came from sitting up with Crabbe, but Emily suspects he took Crabbe's work.

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

Dismisses questions about his book, makes philosophical remarks about patience and tolerance, and steers conversation toward Miss Lydia's brooch.

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