# Mr. Supple — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> Mr. Supple in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** parson Supple, Supple

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

## Who they are

Easy-going local parson who often mediates disputes.

## In the story

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

The curate who tells the story of Molly Seagrim's pregnancy and the churchyard fight; he defends Tom's character.

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

Mentioned as part of the company going to Mr. Western's house.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iv)

Present during Western's conversation with his sister.

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

Restrains Squire Western from attacking Jones and delivers a lecture against anger.

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

Mentioned as the parson with whom Squire Western discusses obtaining a marriage license.

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

Swears the muff belongs to Sophia, supporting Western's accusation.

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

The parson accompanies Squire Western, attempts to console him, and later persuades him to return home.

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

Accompanies Squire Western and attempts to calm him.

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

The parson who attempts to intercede for Sophia and later intervenes to prevent the squire from stopping the departing gentleman.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/iv)

The parson mediates between the squire and Mrs. Western, urging the squire to follow her advice.

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

Mentioned as having been sent by Squire Western to retrieve his tobacco-box from Basingstoke.

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