# Mr. Cuss — The Invisible Man character guide

> Mr. Cuss in The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cuss, the Misses Cuss and Sackbut

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-mr-cuss-interviews-the-stranger

## Who they are

The local doctor who interviews the stranger and is frightened by his empty sleeve.

## Relationships

### [Mrs. Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/characters/mrs_hall)

_social_

Mr. Cuss, the local doctor, consults with Mrs. Hall about the strange events at the inn, sharing a concerned acquaintance relationship.

### [Griffin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/characters/griffin)

_rivalry_

Mr. Cuss, the local doctor, is physically attacked by Griffin when he tries to investigate the bandaged stranger, creating a direct enmity.

### [Griffin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/characters/griffin)

_rivalry_

Mr. Cuss, the local doctor, is physically attacked by Griffin when he tries to investigate the bandaged stranger, creating a direct enmity.

## In the story

### [Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/chapters/iv-mr-cuss-interviews-the-stranger)

The village doctor, devoured by curiosity, interviews the stranger and is horrified to discover his arm is invisible.

### [In the Coach and Horses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/chapters/xi-in-the-coach-and-horses)

Investigates the Invisible Man's diary with Bunting, then is physically subdued by the Invisible Man.

### [XII: The Invisible Man Loses His Temper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_invisible_man_se/chapters/xii-the-invisible-man-loses-his-temper)

Emerges from the parlour in a makeshift kilt, shouting about stolen clothes, and is knocked down in the tumult.

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