# Father Matthew — Short Fiction character guide

> Father Matthew in Short Fiction by Guy de Maupassant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Matthew

**First appearance:** 0003-short-fiction

## Who they are

A priest who offers counsel and performs a memorable exorcism.

## In the story

### [Mister Belhomme's Beast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_23_se/chapters/mister-belhomme-s-beast)

The reverend Father from Gorgeville, a tall, powerful, and friendly priest who assists in treating Belhomme's ear and mediates the situation.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_23_se/chapters/i)

The local priest, Father Raffin, who agrees to speak to Old Amable and successfully negotiates the marriage.

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