# Mr. Odger — Culture and Anarchy character guide

> Mr. Odger in Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Odger

**First appearance:** 0002-culture-and-anarchy

## Who they are

A working-class political activist mentioned in reform discussions.

## Relationships

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/culture_and_anarchy_se/characters/narrator)

_rivalry_

Mr. Odger, a labor leader, represents the working-class political activism the narrator sees as lacking the refining influence of culture.

## In the story

### [Barbarians, Philistines, Populace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/culture_and_anarchy_se/chapters/iii-barbarians-philistines-populace)

Cited as the virtuous mean of working-class qualities.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/culture_and_anarchy_se/chapters/conclusion)

Mentioned as a potential future figure who, with Mr. Bradlaugh, aims to oust both Barbarians and Philistines for the Populace.

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