# Mr. Willowes — Short Fiction character guide

> Mr. Willowes in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Willowes, the unfortunate Mr. Willowes, young Willowes

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

## Who they are

An unfortunate man whose romantic life is troubled.

## Relationships

### [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/characters/barbara)

_romantic_

Barbara and Mr. Willowes are lovers, their relationship a source of happiness but also social danger.

## In the story

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

Not present in this chapter.

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