# Diggs — Tom Brown’s School Days character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Diggs, old Diggs, Poor old Diggs, the relentless Diggs

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-v-rugby-and-football

## Who they are

An older student known for his relentless teasing and practical jokes.

## Relationships

### [Flashman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/flashman)

_rivalry_

Diggs is an older student who stands up to Flashman's bullying, becoming a direct antagonist to him.

### [Flashman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/flashman)

_rivalry_

Diggs is an older student who stands up to Flashman's bullying, becoming a direct antagonist to him.

### [Flashman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/characters/flashman)

_rivalry_

Diggs is an older student who stands up to Flashman's bullying, becoming a direct antagonist to him.

## In the story

### [A Chapter of Accidents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tom_brown_s_school_days_se/chapters/part-i-ix-a-chapter-of-accidents)

Confronts Flashman; helps Tom and East after the fight; provides cynical advice.

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