# Mrs. Finn — Phineas Finn character guide

> Mrs. Finn in Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Finn, Dear Mrs. Finn, old Mrs. Finn

**First appearance:** 0015-xvi-phineas-finn-returns-to-killaloe

## Who they are

Phineas's mother in Killaloe.

## In the story

### [Phineas Finn Proposes to Stand for Loughshane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/i-phineas-finn-proposes-to-stand-for-loughshane)

Phineas's mother, who writes an affectionate letter encouraging him to pursue the parliamentary seat.

### [Mr. and Mrs. Low](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/v-mr-and-mrs-low)

Mentioned as Phineas's mother, who is referenced in the context of his family background.

### [Phineas Finn Returns to Killaloe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/xvi-phineas-finn-returns-to-killaloe)

Phineas's mother, who looks after his linen with awe and is overwhelmed by his status.

### [LVIII: Rara Avis in Terris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lviii-rara-avis-in-terris)

Thrilled at the prospect of hosting Mr. Monk, the Cabinet minister, at Killaloe.

### [The Cabinet Minister at Killaloe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxv-the-cabinet-minister-at-killaloe)

Hosts a dinner for Mr. Monk, feeling both pride and awkwardness in the presence of a Cabinet Minister.

### [Job’s Comforters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_finn_se/chapters/lxvii-job-s-comforters)

Expresses concern about Phineas's potential resignation, calling it 'fiddlestick' and worrying about his financial future.

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