Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Mr. Bray
Madeline's selfish and invalid father.
minor
Also known as Bray
First appearance: xxvi
Mr. Bray shows up with force in Mr. Ralph Nickleby has some confidential intercourse with another old friend. They concert between them a project, which promises well for both.. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The invalid debtor father of Madeline Bray, who is manipulated by Ralph and Gride into considering the marriage proposal.
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- Other
Character groups
- Ralph's criminal associates
- Cheeryble circle and allies
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak is the rare, unguarded happiness of the group, particularly John Browdie’s e…
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- Mr. Ralph Nickleby has some confidential intercourse with another old friend. They concert between them a project, which promises well for both.
- The Crisis of the Project and Its Result
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