# Uncle Pentstemon — The History of Mr. Polly character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-iv-mr-polly-an-orphan

## Who they are

Mr. Polly's eccentric uncle who leaves him a small inheritance.

## In the story

### [Mr. Polly an Orphan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iv-mr-polly-an-orphan)

An elderly relative who is preoccupied with his rush basket and hat, and makes pointed comments to Mr. Polly.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/iii)

An elderly, gruff relative who brings vegetables and criticizes the family.

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

Makes comments about the cost of the funeral and the quality of the sherry; argues with Mrs. Larkins about education.

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

Arrives with a tea caddy as a present, feels overlooked, and is surrounded by rice-throwing boys.

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

A relative who gives a wedding present and comments on the proceedings.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/chapters/vii)

Eats voraciously, then delivers a long, cynical speech about marriage being a toss-up and women being a pig in a poke.

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