# Rodney Bayham — The Good Soldier character guide

> Rodney Bayham in The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bayham, Mr. Rodney Bayham

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i

## Who they are

A man who eventually marries Nancy Rufford after the novel's events.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_soldier_se/chapters/part-iv-i)

Leonora's attempted love affair with him fails; described as a decent and really nice man.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_soldier_se/chapters/part-iv-ii)

Follows Leonora with his eyes, providing her with a spark of consolation and reassurance that she is still attractive.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_soldier_se/chapters/part-iv-v)

Mentioned as the man Leonora will eventually marry, having a quiet, comfortable time.

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