# Tom — The Beggar’s Opera character guide

> Tom in The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tom

**First appearance:** 0007-act-i

## Who they are

A highwayman, brother of Matt, appears in gang scenes.

## Relationships

### [Polly Peachum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beggar_s_opera_se/characters/polly_peachum)

_social_

Tom is a minor character who interacts with Polly, likely as a servant or acquaintance.

### [Polly Peachum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beggar_s_opera_se/characters/polly_peachum)

_social_

Tom is a minor character who interacts with Polly, likely as a servant or acquaintance.

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