A saintly gardener sent by Aziraphale to make sure that Warlock, whom Aziraphale believes is the Antichrist, gets a solid dose of good in his young life (even as Aziraphale has conspired with Crowley to make sure that Warlock also gets a solid dose of evil in the form of Nanny Ashtoreth). Mr. Francis is closely associated with St. Francis of Assisi.
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Mr. Francis Character Timeline in Good Omens
The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Francis appears in Good Omens. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Eleven Years Ago
...aces her interview, and on the same afternoon that Nanny Ashtoreth arrives, a gardener named Mr. Francis also starts work for the Dowlings. He’s able to just sit outside as the garden...
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Nanny Ashtoreth and Mr. Francis leave when Warlock is six. Two tutors take over next: one who teaches Warlock about...
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