# Tom Hyde — Walden character guide

> Tom Hyde in Walden by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-former-inhabitants-and-winter-visitors

## Who they are

A former resident of the woods known for his independence and poverty.

## In the story

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/walden_se/chapters/conclusion)

Mentioned as the tinker on the gallows who told the tailors to knot their thread before taking the first stitch, symbolizing the importance of careful preparation.

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