Phineas Finn · Character
Mr. Gresham
A leading Liberal politician and future prime minister.
minor
Also known as Gresham
First appearance: ix the new government
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In A Cabinet Meeting: A minister who walks with Lord Cantrip after the meeting and comments on Mr. Mildmay's decision. Later, in Mr. Mildmay's Bill: Offers Phineas a new position after the bill is carried and the…
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- Other
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- Political and Social Circle
- Finn Family and Associates
- Minor Characters and Extras
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, Phineas reaches his emotional and psychological peak by definitively choosing principle over…
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- A Cabinet Meeting
- Mr. Mildmay's Bill
- Consolation
- LVIII: Rara Avis in Terris
- The Temptress
- Madame Goesler's Generosity
- The Beginning of the End
- Conclusion
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See Mr. Gresham in ix the new government