Phineas Redux · Character
Earl of Brentford
Lady Laura's father, a former cabinet minister.
minor
Also known as Earl, the old Earl, the Earl, Brentford
First appearance: vi phineas and his old friends
Earl of Brentford shows up with force in The Deserted Husband. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Phineas had planned to spend Christmas with him and Lady Laura at Dresden.
Earl of Brentford first appears in 0005 vi phineas and his old friends.
In The Deserted Husband: Phineas had planned to spend Christmas with him and Lady Laura at Dresden.
Later, in The Truant Wife: Living in Dresden with his daughter; described as grumbling and finding all places disagreeable, though not directly interacting in this chapter.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and background figures
- Political and social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene represents the dramatic climax because it depicts the emotional and psychological peak of Mr. Kenne…
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Earl of Brentford appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Deserted Husband
- The Truant Wife
- Königstein
- Purity of Morals, Finn
- Once Again in Portman Square
- Mr. Kennedy’s Will
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