# Churchill Smith — Short Fiction character guide

> Churchill Smith in Short Fiction by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Smith, Churchill, Mr. Churchill Smith, Smith, Even Churchill Smith

**First appearance:** 0006-john-bull-on-the-guadalquivir

## Who they are

A man whose name and identity cause confusion and humor.

## In the story

### [The Panjandrum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/the-panjandrum)

A member of the Panjandrum circle who snubs the narrator during a discussion about printers.

### [Part I: Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-i-hope)

A philosopher and contributor who is unsociable, refuses muffins, and often clashes with the narrator.

### [Part II: Despair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_4_se/chapters/part-ii-despair)

Argues that 'The New Inmate' is a novel and influences Mrs. St. Quinten's vote; presents an essay 'On the Basis of Political Right'.

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