# Bob Ewart — Tono-Bungay character guide

> Bob Ewart in Tono-Bungay by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ewart

**First appearance:** 0029-i-how-i-became-a-london-student-and-went-astray

## Who they are

Ewart's brother, a minor character.

## Relationships

### [George Ponderevo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/george_ponderevo)

_friendship_

Bob Ewart is George's close friend and artistic confidant, providing a contrast to George's commercial ambitions.

### [Milly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/milly)

_romantic_

Bob Ewart is romantically involved with Milly, though the relationship is troubled and ultimately unhappy.

### [Mr. Grundy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/mr_grundy)

_social_

Bob Ewart and Mr. Grundy are acquaintances, likely through artistic or bohemian circles.

### [George Ponderevo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/george_ponderevo)

_friendship_

Bob Ewart is George's close friend and artistic confidant, providing a contrast to George's commercial ambitions.

### [Mr. Grundy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/mr_grundy)

_social_

Bob Ewart and Mr. Grundy are acquaintances, likely through artistic or bohemian circles.

### [Milly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/characters/milly)

_romantic_

Bob Ewart is romantically involved with Milly, though the relationship is troubled and ultimately unhappy.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/vi)

George's lifelong friend, a long-limbed lout with a knack for making the world seem wonderful; introduced George to love and imaginative thinking.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/vii)

George's school friend, with whom he discusses love and creates a story based on the doll's house.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as the one who first evolved George's doubts about religion.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned at the end of the chapter as someone George finds on a remote hill in London.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/iii)

A sculptor and bohemian; introduces George to socialism but remains a passive resister; lives a detached, morally ambiguous life with a model named Milly.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/iv)

Embodiment of talk and a leading factor in George's failure to study.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as a friend whose company was a diversion from study.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/iv)

Arrives with a black-eye, delivers a rambling speech about 'Chromatic Conflict' and Form, and steals a mustard pot for a tomb design.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/ii)

An artist friend who provides ironic commentary on the nature of commerce and creates a satirical poster.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/iii)

Sculptor and friend; engages in a lengthy discourse on the repressive figure of Mr. Grundy and the nature of morality, and advises George on his romantic troubles.

### [The Crisis of Conscience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as someone George sought help from but found no solace.

### [Book III: The Great Days of Tono-Bungay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/book-iii-the-great-days-of-tono-bungay)

An artist friend who contributes to the visual branding and advertising of Tono-Bungay.

### [Our Progress from Camden Town to Crest Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/ii-our-progress-from-camden-town-to-crest-hill)

Ewart creates a medallion of Uncle Edward that is displayed at the New Gallery.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/vii)

Sculptor; creates a medallion of Edward Ponderevo displayed at the New Gallery.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as the artist commissioned for a chalice, who drew an advance but failed to deliver.

## Links

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