# Old Tom — The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. character guide

> Old Tom in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tom, the Old

**First appearance:** 0028-little-britain

## Who they are

An elderly resident of Little Britain.

## Relationships

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_friendship_

Geoffrey shares many convivial moments and stories with Old Tom, a fellow traveler and companion in the sketchbook's narratives.

### [John Bull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/john_bull)

_friendship_

John Bull and Old Tom are depicted as companionable, traditional English characters sharing a rustic camaraderie.

### [Dame Van Winkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/dame_van_winkle)

_social_

Dame Van Winkle and Old Tom are likely acquaintances in the village, with Tom being one of Rip's idle companions she scolds.

### [Dame Van Winkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/dame_van_winkle)

_social_

Dame Van Winkle and Old Tom are likely acquaintances in the village, with Tom being one of Rip's idle companions she scolds.

### [Geoffrey Crayon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon)

_friendship_

Geoffrey shares many convivial moments and stories with Old Tom, a fellow traveler and companion in the sketchbook's narratives.

### [John Bull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/john_bull)

_friendship_

John Bull and Old Tom are depicted as companionable, traditional English characters sharing a rustic camaraderie.

## Links

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