The Son’s Veto

by

Thomas Hardy

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The Son’s Veto Characters

Sophy Twycott

Sophy is the protagonist of “The Son’s Veto.” A working-class woman from the village of Gaymead, England, she starts out as a parlor-maid in the household of Mr. Twycott, alongside her friend Samread analysis of Sophy Twycott

Randolph Twycott

Randolph is the son of Sophy and Mr. Twycott. He receives the best education that England has to offer and is destined to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming an ordained Anglican priest… read analysis of Randolph Twycott

Sam Hobson

Sam is Sophy’s love interest. When they were younger, both Sam and Sophy worked in the household of Mr. Twycott (Sam as a gardener, Sophy as a parlor-maid). On the day of Mr. Twycott’s… read analysis of Sam Hobson

Mr. Twycott

Mr. Twycott, often referred to simply as “the vicar” or “the parson,” is Sophy’s husband and Randolph’s father. He is a high-ranking clergyman in the Anglican church and wealthy enough to possess multiple… read analysis of Mr. Twycott