Phineas Finn · Character

Mr. Bunce

Phineas's landlord and a radical workingman.

minor

Also known as Bunce, poor Bunce, the indignant Bunce, Whence Mr. Bunce

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A copying journeyman and radical who pays a shilling weekly to a Trade Union; skeptical of Parliament and critical of Phineas's choices.

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Landlords and Adversaries
Political and Social Circle
Finn Family and Associates

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Mr. and Mrs. Bunce
A copying journeyman and radical who pays a shilling weekly to a Trade Union; skeptical of Parliament and critical of Phineas's choices.
Mr. Turnbull’s Carriage Stops the Way
Arrested during the political disturbance after trying to shake hands with Mr. Turnbull.
The First Speech
Arrested during the Turnbull riot; Phineas testifies on his behalf and he is eventually liberated.
The Second Reading Is Carried
Determined to sue the police for false imprisonment; receives advice from Phineas and Mr. Low but persists.
Phineas and His Friends
Offers condolements to Phineas on his promotion; criticizes government and lords; argues that honesty is easier away from government; praises Phineas's winning ways and physiognomy.

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