# Cornelius — Short Fiction character guide

> Cornelius in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Heaven, Corney, Good Heaven Cornelius

**First appearance:** 0002-destiny-and-a-blue-cloak

## Who they are

A man whose name is invoked in moments of surprise.

## In the story

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/xvii)

Not present in this chapter.

### [Conjuror Trendle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/v-conjuror-trendle)

The conjuror Trendle, a dealer in furze and turf, who performs the egg divination and hints at an enemy's work.

### [A Tragedy of Two Ambitions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/a-tragedy-of-two-ambitions)

The younger brother, a curate, who shares Joshua's ambitions but is troubled by their father's reappearance.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/i)

The younger brother, more resigned and sad, who tries to console Joshua by focusing on their ability to preach the Gospel.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/ii)

Joshua's brother, a schoolmaster, also studying for the Church, shares Joshua's anxieties about their father.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/iv)

Joshua's brother, who brings news of their father's disgrace and later struggles with guilt over not rescuing him.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/v)

Cornelius is haunted by guilt and discusses the burden of secrecy with Joshua.

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