Culture and Anarchy · Character
Mr. Roebuck
A politician whose speeches on reform are critiqued.
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Also known as Mr. Roebuck
First appearance: culture and anarchy
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With Narrator (rivalry): Mr. Roebuck, a politician, is criticized by the narrator for his utilitarian and materialistic views on society and culture. With Narrator (rivalry): Mr. Roebuck, a politician, is criticized by the narrator for his utilitarian and materialistic views on society and culture.
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