# Henry Atkins — The Professor’s House character guide

> Henry Atkins in The Professor’s House by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Henry

**First appearance:** 0002-the-professor-s-house

## Who they are

An old man who works for the St. Peters, often seen in the garden.

## In the story

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

An elderly Englishman who joins them as a cook; becomes part of their 'happy family' and supports their plans.

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

Old Henry assists with housekeeping and helps identify artifacts, such as the surgical instruments.

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

Dies from a rattlesnake bite during an exploration.

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