Middlemarch · Character

Mr. Vincy

Rosamond and Fred's father, a prosperous but imprudent manufacturer.

minor

Also known as Mr. Vincy, Vincy, young Vincy

First appearance: viii

Mr. Vincy shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Confronts Bulstrode about a letter to clear Fred's name, arguing about family loyalty and trade.

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In XIII: Confronts Bulstrode about a letter to clear Fred's name, arguing about family loyalty and trade. Later, in XXIII: Mr. Vincy is angry with Fred over his debts and failure in examinations, and has threatened to…

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XIII
Confronts Bulstrode about a letter to clear Fred's name, arguing about family loyalty and trade.
XXIII
Mr. Vincy is angry with Fred over his debts and failure in examinations, and has threatened to disown him if further trouble arises.
XXIV
Mr. Vincy is Fred's father, who is unaware of the horse accident but is expected to be angry about the vicious animal being brought into his stable.
Chapter XXVI
Angry with Wrench for neglecting Fred; insists Lydgate continue treatment and drinks brandy as a precaution against infection.
Chapter XXXI
Mr. Vincy, returning from Stone Court and anticipating Featherstone's demise, jovially approves Rosamond's engagement to Lydgate.
XXXV
Proudly silent after his outburst; comforts his wife and orders the phaeton to leave.
Chapter XXXVI
Blusters against the engagement but is easily managed by Rosamond; complains of financial tightness.
LVI
Mr. Vincy forgives Fred and expresses concern about Lydgate's financial troubles and his daughter Rosamond's situation.
LVIII
Mr. Vincy's own financial affairs are not flourishing, and Lydgate has been made aware that expecting help from him would be resented.
LXVII
Refuses to help Lydgate financially, telling him to ask Bulstrode instead.
LXXV
Breaks the news of Bulstrode's disgrace to Rosamond, showing concern for her and Lydgate.

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