# Benjamin — Tom Brown’s School Days character guide

> Benjamin in Tom Brown’s School Days by Thomas Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Benjy, Benjy, Mr. Benjamin, Poor old Benjy

**First appearance:** 0001-part-i-i-the-brown-family

## Who they are

An old family servant of the Browns, devoted and fond of Tom.

## Relationships

### [Tom Brown](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/tom_brown)

_social_

Benjamin is a local villager and servant who assists Tom during his time at Rugby, providing practical help.

### [Farmer Ives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/farmer_ives)

_social_

Benjamin and Farmer Ives are local acquaintances in the rural community around Tom's home, interacting in village life.

### [Farmer Ives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/farmer_ives)

_social_

Benjamin and Farmer Ives are local acquaintances in the rural community around Tom's home, interacting in village life.

### [Farmer Ives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/farmer_ives)

_social_

Benjamin and Farmer Ives are local acquaintances in the rural community around Tom's home, interacting in village life.

## In the story

### [Tom Brown's School Days Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/chapters/tom-brown-s-school-days)

An old family servant and friend, who shares stories and wisdom with young Tom.

### [The Veast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/chapters/part-i-ii-the-veast)

Old Benjy, a retired servant and former backsword champion, becomes Tom's dry nurse and mentor, teaching him about the family history and village pastimes.

### [Sundry Wars and Alliances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/chapters/part-i-iii-sundry-wars-and-alliances)

Benjy is laid on the shelf, but earlier helped Tom achieve independence in dressing and other matters.

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