Who is Young Jude or Little Father Time from Jude the Obscure and what is their importance?

Young Jude, called Little Father Time until his christening, is the child born in from the union of Jude and Arabella. Young Jude is born in Australia and raised there by Arabella's parents until she remarries Mr. Cartlett. Arabella's parents then send the child to England to be with his mother, but she does not want him because she is afraid his presence will put a strain on her new marriage. For this reason, Arabella tells Jude about the child and asks him to take custody of him.