Phineas Finn · Character
Mr. Ratler
A government whip and political operator.
minor
Also known as Ratler, Poor Ratler
First appearance: ix the new government
Mr. Ratler shows up with force in The News About Mr. Mildmay and Sir Everard. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Whip, visits Lady Laura briefly in a hurry.
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In The News About Mr. Mildmay and Sir Everard: The Whip, visits Lady Laura briefly in a hurry. Later, in XIII: Saulsby Wood: Mr. Ratler is at Saulsby Wood and later travels with Phineas to Loughlinter, teaching him…
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- Other
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- Minor Characters and Extras
- Political and Social Circle
- Finn Family and Associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Ratler in ix the new government