# Francis Andrews — The Man Within character guide > Francis Andrews in The Man Within by Graham Greene. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Andrews, Old Andrews, V Andrews, Mr. Andrews, IX Andrews **First appearance:** 0002-the-man-within ## Who they are A self-loathing young smuggler who betrayed his crew with an anonymous letter, now trapped between cowardice and the faint hope of becoming someone better. ## Relationships ### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Francis share a deep, intense romantic bond, marked by passion and emotional dependence. ### [Sir Henry Merriman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/sir_henry_merriman) _rivalry_ Francis and Sir Henry are bitter enemies, locked in a struggle of betrayal and vengeance. ### [Mr. Farne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_farne) _professional_ Mr. Farne is a fellow smuggler and associate of Francis, bound by their criminal enterprise. ### [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/lucy) _friendship_ Lucy is a kind, supportive friend to Francis, offering him comfort and loyalty. ### [Mr. Braddock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_braddock) _professional_ Mr. Braddock is a fellow smuggler and colleague of Francis, part of the same criminal circle. ### [Mrs. Butler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mrs_butler) _social_ Mrs. Butler is a local woman who interacts with Francis as part of the community. ### [Joe Collier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/joe_collier) _friendship_ Joe Collier is a loyal friend and ally to Francis, often aiding him in times of need. ### [Mr. Jennings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_jennings) _professional_ Mr. Jennings is a figure of authority or a colleague within the smuggling operation, interacting with Francis on business. ### [Sir Edward Parkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/sir_edward_parkin) _rivalry_ Sir Edward Parkin is an enemy of Francis, representing the law or opposing faction. ### [Hake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/hake) _rivalry_ Hake is a threatening antagonist to Francis, often acting as an enforcer or spy. ### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Francis share a deep, intense romantic bond, marked by passion and emotional dependence. ### [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth) _romantic_ Elizabeth and Francis share a deep, intense romantic bond, marked by passion and emotional dependence. ## In the story ### [The Man Within Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/the-man-within) Protagonist introduced; tormented by his father's shadow and his own cowardice. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-i-i) The protagonist, a hunted man fleeing through a wood, wounded and delirious, who seeks shelter at a cottage. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-i-ii) Wakes in Elizabeth's cottage, consumed by fear and self-doubt; accuses Elizabeth of detaining him; experiences a split sense of self, one part sentimental and cowardly, the other a harsh critic. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-i-iii) Plagued by fear, hunger, and self-loathing; recalls his father's brutality and his own cowardice; feels drawn between hiding in the mist and acting as Elizabeth's brother. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-i-iv) Returns to the cottage, driven by fear and a strange homesickness; hides from Carlyon, wrestling with the impulse to confess. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-i-v) Confesses his betrayal to Elizabeth, revealing he informed on his smuggling crew, leading to a gauger's death. Struggles with gratitude and self-loathing. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-vi) Wakes in the cottage, struggles with his promise to go to Lewes, leaves his knife, travels to Lewes, meets Mr. Farne, drinks and speaks incautiously about the smugglers. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-vii) Andrews is conflicted about testifying, longing for Elizabeth but feeling he can never return to her. He is tempted by Lucy and considers fleeing. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-viii) Testifies against the smugglers, spares Cockney Harry, and feels a newfound courage tied to Elizabeth. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-ii-ix) Struggles with temptation from Lucy, fear of Carlyon, and memories of his past friendship with Carlyon. ### [The Vigil of Love and Fear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-iii-x) Torn between love and fear, Andrews confesses his cowardice to Elizabeth, prays for courage, and struggles with his multiple inner selves. He ultimately chooses to stay and defend her despite his terror. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/chapters/part-iii-xi) Andrews runs for help, is refused, realizes Elizabeth's sacrifice, returns to find her dead, and waits for the authorities. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/francis_andrews - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_within_se/characters