# Mr. Banks — Anna of the Five Towns character guide

> Mr. Banks in Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-a-visit

## Who they are

A local businessman and acquaintance.

## In the story

### [IX: The Treat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_of_the_five_towns_se/chapters/ix-the-treat)

Minister who visits Tellwright to beg for the building fund; pledges £20 himself; wounded by Tellwright's bluntness; records Tellwright's £25 pledge.

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