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

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

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Mysterious man who appears at key moments.

## In the story

### [In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/x)

The Man of the Hill, a reclusive old man who lives alone and walks by night. He is feared by the country people and begins to relate his story to Jones.

### [In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xi)

The Man of the Hill, who narrates his own history of youthful folly, theft, and subsequent ruin.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiv)

The Man of the Hill who narrates his past experiences with Mr. Watson and his political views.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xv)

Also known as the Man of the Hill; shares his misanthropic views and life story with Tom.

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

The Man of the Hill, who accompanies Jones on the walk and advises him to take the woman to Upton.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiv)

The highwayman who attempts to rob Jones; claims to be a novice driven by extreme poverty and a large family.

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