# Sam Hobson — Short Fiction character guide

> Sam Hobson in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sam, dear Sam, Samuel Hobson

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

## Who they are

A young man whose romantic hopes are dashed.

## In the story

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

Not present in this chapter.

### [The Son's Veto](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/the-son-s-veto)

Sophy's former lover and gardener, who wishes to marry her after her husband's death.

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

A young gardener who courted Sophy before her marriage; their relationship ended after a quarrel.

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

Former gardener at Gaymead, now a market-gardener's manager; he reconnects with Sophy.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/iii)

Sam, a faithful fruiterer, renews his suit for Sophy's hand and proposes a life together in Aldbrickham.

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