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Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Phib
A servant of Arthur Gride.
minor
Also known as the artful Phib
First appearance: xliv
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gride's household and Yorkshire friends
- Cheeryble circle and allies
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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