# Bob Hayward — Poetry character guide

> Bob Hayward in Poetry by Edward Thomas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** shovel - bearded Bob, Bob, Robin

**First appearance:** 0000-the-trumpet

## Who they are

A named character with multiple aliases.

## Relationships

### [Young Jack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_5_se/characters/young_jack)

_friendship_

Bob Hayward and Young Jack are close companions, possibly brothers or fellow travelers.

### [Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_5_se/characters/old_man)

_professional_

Bob Hayward serves or works for the Old Man, possibly as a laborer or assistant.

## In the story

### [Women He Liked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_5_se/chapters/women-he-liked)

Old farmer of the Heath, shovel-bearded, loved women, horses, and trees; planted elms along the lane.

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