Nicholas Nickleby · Character

Mr. Mantalini

A foppish and spendthrift husband of Madame Mantalini.

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Also known as Mr. Mantalini, Even Mr. Mantalini, the crestfallen Mr. Mantalini

First appearance: viii

Mr. Mantalini shows up with force in Follows the fortunes of Miss Nickleby. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Heard quarreling with his wife about jealousy, displaying his foppish and manipulative nature.

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In Follows the fortunes of Miss Nickleby: Heard quarreling with his wife about jealousy, displaying his foppish and manipulative nature. Later, in Madam Mantalini finds herself in a situation of some difficulty, and…

In Follows the fortunes of Miss Nickleby: Heard quarreling with his wife about jealousy, displaying his foppish and manipulative nature.

Later, in Madam Mantalini finds herself in a situation of some difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no situation at all.: Frivolous and manipulative, he tries to charm his wife while hinting at pressuring Ralph Nickleby for money; his debts contribute to the business's collapse.

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Cheeryble circle and allies
Minor associates of Sir Mulberry and dressmaking

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Follows the fortunes of Miss Nickleby
Heard quarreling with his wife about jealousy, displaying his foppish and manipulative nature.
Madam Mantalini finds herself in a situation of some difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no situation at all.
Frivolous and manipulative, he tries to charm his wife while hinting at pressuring Ralph Nickleby for money; his debts contribute to the business's collapse.
XXXIV
Mantalini visits Ralph to discount bills, acting flamboyantly and nervously when his wife arrives.
An Old Acquaintance is Recognised Under Melancholy Circumstances, and Dotheboys Hall Breaks Up Forever
Found working in a cellar, stripped to his shirtsleeves, arguing with a woman.

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