# Christopher Coney — The Mayor of Casterbridge character guide

> Christopher Coney in The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Coney, old Coney

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

A local townsman and member of the choir, often found at the Three Mariners.

## Relationships

### [Michael Henchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/characters/michael_henchard)

_social_

Christopher Coney is a local laborer and frequenter of the inn, often observing and commenting on Henchard's actions.

### [Solomon Longways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/characters/solomon_longways)

_friendship_

Coney and Longways are fellow townsmen and drinking companions, often seen together in social settings.

### [Solomon Longways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/characters/solomon_longways)

_friendship_

Coney and Longways are fellow townsmen and drinking companions, often seen together in social settings.

### [Michael Henchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/characters/michael_henchard)

_social_

Christopher Coney is a local laborer and frequenter of the inn, often observing and commenting on Henchard's actions.

### [Solomon Longways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/characters/solomon_longways)

_friendship_

Coney and Longways are fellow townsmen and drinking companions, often seen together in social settings.

## In the story

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

Another local who comments on Henchard's oath and the strength of hope.

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

Comments on Farfrae's singing and engages in banter about the worth of Casterbridge.

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

Coney comments on the wedding and engages in reminiscences with other townspeople outside the church.

### [XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mayor_of_casterbridge_se/chapters/xliii)

Part of the philosophic party at the Three Mariners discussing Farfrae's choice of Elizabeth-Jane.

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