Tony Last is a fictional character from the novel "A Handful of Dust" by Evelyn Waugh. He is portrayed as a wealthy Englishman living in the 1930s, who is deeply attached to his ancestral home, Hetton Abbey. Tony's life is marked by his struggles with his marriage and the changing social landscape of post-war England. Throughout the story, Tony's character embodies themes of disillusionment and the clash between tradition and modernity. His experiences reflect the challenges faced by the upper class during this period, as he navigates personal and societal upheavals that ultimately lead to his tragic fate.