# Tony Kytes — Short Fiction character guide

> Tony Kytes in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tony, Saddling poor Tony, Kytes

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

## Who they are

A man whose attempt to please everyone leads to chaos.

## In the story

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

Not present in this chapter.

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

Not present in this chapter.

### [A Few Crusted Characters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/a-few-crusted-characters)

Mentioned as the one who drove the Lackland family to Casterbridge when they emigrated; later moved to Lewgate after marriage.

### [Tony Kytes, the Arch-Deceiver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/tony-kytes-the-arch-deceiver)

The arch-deceiver, engaged to Milly but flirting with Unity and Hannah.

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