# Uncle Theodore — Short Fiction character guide

> Uncle Theodore in Short Fiction by Selma Lagerlöf.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Uncle Theodore

**First appearance:** 0017-uncle-reuben

## Who they are

An eccentric or unfortunate uncle figure in a family story.

## Relationships

### [Maurits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/maurits)

_family_

Maurits is Uncle Theodore's nephew, and Theodore acts as a guardian and moral guide to him.

### [Downie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/downie)

_friendship_

Downie is a loyal friend and companion to Uncle Theodore, often assisting him in his endeavors.

### [Maurits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/maurits)

_family_

Maurits is Uncle Theodore's nephew, and Theodore acts as a guardian and moral guide to him.

### [Maurits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/maurits)

_family_

Maurits is Uncle Theodore's nephew, and Theodore acts as a guardian and moral guide to him.

### [Downie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/downie)

_friendship_

Downie is a loyal friend and companion to Uncle Theodore, often assisting him in his endeavors.

### [Downie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/characters/downie)

_friendship_

Downie is a loyal friend and companion to Uncle Theodore, often assisting him in his endeavors.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/chapters/i)

The wealthy ironmaster and Maurits's uncle. He is gruff, impulsive, and suspicious of Downie's affection for Maurits, but he hosts a grand reception for the couple.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/chapters/ii)

Shows Downie around the estate, tells the story of his dog Jenny, and seems to understand Downie's faults and weaknesses.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/chapters/iii)

Walks in the garden, plotting to separate Maurits and Downie, wrestling with his own love for her.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/chapters/iv)

Struggles with his love for Downie and his desire to protect her from Maurits.

### [In the Temple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_50_se/chapters/in-the-temple)

The father who accompanies the mother in searching for their lost son.

## Links

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