# Henry Ward Beecher — The Autobiography of Mark Twain character guide

> Henry Ward Beecher in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Beecher, Henry

**First appearance:** 0020-volume-i-old-lecture-days-in-boston

## Who they are

Famous preacher and lecturer.

## In the story

### [The Character of Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-the-character-of-man)

Mentioned as an example of a public figure whose followers would stand by him if charged with a crime, but not for casting a vote for conscience's sake.

### [New York, Thursday, February 1, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-thursday-february-1-1906)

Mentioned as a contrast to Twichell; Beecher could afford political independence due to his fame and many pulpit options.

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