# Sir Thomas Overbury — The Scarlet Letter character guide

> Sir Thomas Overbury in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Overbury, kind Sir

**First appearance:** 0001-the-customhouse

## Who they are

A historical figure alluded to in the Custom House sketch.

## Relationships

### [Satan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_letter_se/characters/satan)

_psychological_

Overbury is a historical figure referenced in the context of demonic influence and scandal.

### [Satan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_scarlet_letter_se/characters/satan)

_psychological_

Overbury is a historical figure referenced in the context of demonic influence and scandal.

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