# Brother Holderness — The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford character guide

> Brother Holderness in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford by Mark Rutherford.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-preparation

## Who they are

A fellow dissenter or church member known to Rutherford.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Snale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_snale)

_rivalry_

Brother Holderness and Mr. Snale are antagonists, possibly competing for influence or power within their religious community.

### [Miss Arbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_arbour)

_social_

Brother Holderness and Miss Arbour are acquaintances within the same religious community, with limited personal connection.

### [Miss Mardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_mardon)

_social_

Brother Holderness and Miss Mardon are casual acquaintances within the religious community, with no deep bond.

### [Mr. Snale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_snale)

_rivalry_

Brother Holderness and Mr. Snale are antagonists, possibly competing for influence or power within their religious community.

## In the story

### [Childhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/chapters/i-childhood)

A traveling draper who confesses sins at prayer meetings; his dramatic self-humiliation is noted.

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