# Gaffer Diggs — Sybil character guide

> Gaffer Diggs in Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Diggs, This Diggs

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

An elderly local character, possibly related to Master Diggs.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as the older butty who loves grabbing wages, though lacking a cobbler's stall.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/vii)

Old Diggs, the father of Master Joseph, initially tries to appease the Hellcats by throwing out flitches and tea, but eventually escapes from the back of the house.

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