# Mr. Bray — Nicholas Nickleby character guide

> Mr. Bray in Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bray

**First appearance:** 0028-xxvi

## Who they are

Madeline's selfish and invalid father.

## In the story

### [Mr. Ralph Nickleby has some confidential intercourse with another old friend. They concert between them a project, which promises well for both.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xlvii)

The invalid debtor father of Madeline Bray, who is manipulated by Ralph and Gride into considering the marriage proposal.

### [The Crisis of the Project and Its Result](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/liv)

Guilt-ridden but persuaded by Ralph; reports Madeline's distress and tries to justify the marriage.

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