# Mr. Hall — Shirley character guide

> Mr. Hall in Shirley by Charlotte Brontë.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hall, Cyril Hall, the Rev. Cyril Hall, The Rev. Cyril Hall, Cyril

**First appearance:** 0009-x-old-maids

## Who they are

A warm-hearted clergyman whose plain goodness and practical sympathy make him the moral anchor of a divided, restless parish.

## In the story

### [I: Levitical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/i-levitical)

Vicar of Nunnely, to whom Mike Hartley reports his visions and denounces the doctrine of works.

### [XIV: Shirley Seeks to Be Saved by Works](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/xiv-shirley-seeks-to-be-saved-by-works)

Approves of Shirley's charitable plan and participates in the clergy discussion.

### [XV: Mr. Donne's Exodus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/xv-mr-donne-s-exodus)

Invites Shirley to the Whitsuntide event, shares a sentimental moment with Caroline exchanging flowers, and speaks on humility and goodness.

### [XXVI: Old Copybooks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/xxvi-old-copybooks)

Speaks highly of Louis Moore, calling him the best fellow since Cambridge; accompanied Moore on a walk.

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