Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Mr. Pyke
A toadying associate of Sir Mulberry Hawk.
minor
Also known as Pyke, the indefatigable Mr. Pyke
First appearance: xvii
Mr. Pyke shows up with force in Mrs. Nickleby Becomes Acquainted with Messrs. Pyke and Pluck, Whose Affection and Interest Are Beyond All Bounds. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Mrs. Nickleby Becomes Acquainted with Messrs. Pyke and Pluck, Whose Affection and Interest Are Beyond All Bounds: Visits Mrs. Nickleby with Mr. Pluck, flattering her and helping to orchestrate Kate's exposure to Sir…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Sir Mulberry's social circle
- Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
- Protagonist
- Cheeryble circle and allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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See Mr. Pyke in xvii