# Hinks — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

> Hinks in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** V Hinks, Mr. Hinks

**First appearance:** 0000-i-beginnings-and-the-bazaar

## Who they are

A friend of Parsons involved in a bicycle accident.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly)

_social_

Hinks is a fellow shop assistant and acquaintance who shares Mr. Polly's dreary work environment.

### [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly)

_social_

Hinks is a fellow shop assistant and acquaintance who shares Mr. Polly's dreary work environment.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v)

The saddler and sporting man who confronts Mr. Polly aggressively, displaying a large fist as a threat.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vi)

Restrains Mr. Rusper during the fight and tries to mediate.

### [VIII: Making an End to Things](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/viii-making-an-end-to-things)

Another tradesman who declares Mr. Polly a 'white man' and comments on the fire.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/v)

A tradesman who praises Mr. Polly as a 'white man' and discusses insurance.

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