Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Ned Cheeryble
The warmer, noisier half of a philanthropic twin act, forever scolding the young for doubting that love beats money.
supporting
Also known as Ned, Brother Ned, brother Ned
First appearance: xxxv
As a supporting figure in Nicholas Nickleby, Ned Cheeryble is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as one of the Brothers Cheeryble, drawn from real-life benevolent individuals known for their charity.
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Ned Cheeryble shares his brother's fortune, his office, and his conviction that rescuing the deserving is simply good business. He is the more excitable of the pair, quick to forget his own assumed dignity and burst out…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Cheeryble circle and allies
- Sir Mulberry's social circle
- Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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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Ned Cheeryble appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Preface to the First Edition
- Preface to the First Cheap Edition
- XXXVII
- LIX
- Ralph Makes One Last Appointment—and Keeps It
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See Ned Cheeryble in xxxv