# Tom Marshall — While the Billy Boils character guide

> Tom Marshall in While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tommy, Tom

**First appearance:** 0028-the-shearing-of-the-cook-s-dog

## Who they are

A shearer known for his singing voice.

## In the story

### [The Man Who Forgot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/while_the_billy_boils_se/chapters/the-man-who-forgot)

Known as 'The Oracle,' he takes the mysterious swagman under his wing and later discovers his theft.

### [A Day on a Selection](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/while_the_billy_boils_se/chapters/a-day-on-a-selection)

The selector's son, responsible for milking and other chores, often lazy and careless, leading to conflicts with his mother.

### [The Drover’s Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/while_the_billy_boils_se/chapters/the-drover-s-wife)

The eldest boy, aged eleven, who is eager to fight the snake and protect his siblings.

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