# Crab Jones — Tom Brown’s School Days character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Crab Jones, Crab, Trust Crab Jones, Jones, old Jones

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-iii-sundry-wars-and-alliances

## Who they are

A sly and manipulative schoolboy known for his cunning.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Crab Jones is a schoolmate and friend who shares in Tom's schoolboy exploits and camaraderie.

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

_friendship_

Crab Jones is a schoolmate and friend who shares in Tom's schoolboy exploits and camaraderie.

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

_friendship_

Crab Jones is a schoolmate and friend who shares in Tom's schoolboy exploits and camaraderie.

## In the story

### [Rugby and Football](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/chapters/part-i-v-rugby-and-football)

Described as the queerest, coolest fish in Rugby, called to place the ball for a goal kick.

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