# Captain Blifil — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> Captain Blifil in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain John Blifil

**First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling

## Who they are

Fortune-hunting captain who marries Bridget Allworthy and dies early.

## In the story

### [The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling)

A suitor who marries Bridget Allworthy, becoming a key figure in the household.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x)

Introduced as the doctor's brother, a half-pay officer with a scar on his forehead, a rough manner, but the ability to appear gentle and good-humored. He is a master of the art of love.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xi)

The captain makes his advances to Miss Bridget, balancing private affection with public reserve to avoid suspicion from Mr. Allworthy.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii)

Marries Bridget Allworthy during this chapter; his brother the doctor attempts to disown him.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiii)

Shows cruel ingratitude toward his brother after marrying Miss Bridget and being reconciled to Allworthy.

### [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/book-ii)

Married to Miss Bridget Allworthy, central to the matrimonial scenes.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii)

Marries Bridget Allworthy; argues against Allworthy's favoritism toward the foundling, citing Scripture to justify punishing bastards.

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

Argues that charity in Scripture means candor, not almsgiving, and reveals Partridge's identity to Allworthy, acting out of jealousy toward the foundling.

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

The captain's marriage to Bridget sours as he treats her opinions with haughtiness; he harbors hatred for her and resents Allworthy's generosity toward Tom.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/viii)

Dies of an apoplexy while contemplating Mr. Allworthy's death and planning to inherit his fortune.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ix)

Found dead; his body is brought in and attempts to revive him fail.

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