Who is Merddyn Gruffydd from How Green Was My Valley and what is their importance? How_Green_Was_My_Valley English & Literature Merddyn Gruffydd | How Green Was My Valley

Merddyn Gruffydd is the local pastor and spiritual anchor of the community. He serves as Huw's mentor and counselor, often joining Huw's family for dinner. The pastor's only weakness in is the love he has for Angharad Morgan, a love he gave up in order to see her provided for by a wealthier man. Unfortunately, he and Angharad later indulge in secret meetings..... something that directly results in his expulsion from the valley.