# Mr. Gresham — Phineas Redux character guide > Mr. Gresham in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Gresham, the Gresham, Now Mr. Gresham **First appearance:** 0004-v-mr-daubeny-s-great-move ## Snapshot The Liberal Prime Minister, a man of lofty principle whose past slights have made him, in Phineas Finn's eyes, both patron and grievance. ## Who they are Mr. Gresham stands at the summit of the government, dispensing offices and expecting gratitude, yet his earlier decision to pass Phineas over in favour of Mr. Bonteen has left a wound that no Colonial Under-Secretaryship can quite heal. He is not a villain but a statesman, and his offer of Phineas's old place becomes the test of whether a proud man can forgive a great one. His authority shapes the political weather of the novel's middle stretch, even when he is offstage. ## Relationships ### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/phineas_finn) _professional_ Mr. Gresham is a senior political leader who employs and mentors Phineas, offering him cabinet positions and political advancement. ### [Phineas Finn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/phineas_finn) _professional_ Mr. Gresham is a senior political leader who employs and mentors Phineas, offering him cabinet positions and political advancement. ## In the story ### [Mr. Daubeny’s Great Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/v-mr-daubeny-s-great-move) Discusses Daubeny's intentions with Lord Cantrip, questioning whether Daubeny will succeed again. ### [The Address](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/viii-the-address) Leader of the Liberal party; moves an amendment to the Address, expressing anger at Daubeny's duplicity and using the quotation 'Quod minime reris—Graiâ pandetur ab urbe'. ### [The Debate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/ix-the-debate) Delivered a fine speech but is criticized for imprudence and loss of temper; retreats from party consultations. ### [Phineas Again in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xx-phineas-again-in-london) Leader of the opposition, determined to oppose Daubeny's Church Bill. ### [The Duke and Duchess in Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxi-the-duke-and-duchess-in-town) Speaks at the meeting at the Duke's house, declaring opposition to Mr. Daubeny's bill based on party loyalty. ### [The Two Gladiators](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-two-gladiators) The Liberal leader who intends to follow Daubeny immediately, charging the government with faction and aiming to make the vote one of want of confidence. ### [The Universe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-universe) Leader of the Liberal party; his speech on factionalism is being dissected by the Conservatives. ### [Political Venom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxv-political-venom) Defends himself against Sir Orlando Drought's accusations regarding the rumored appointment of Bonteen; triumphs in the debate but shows annoyance. ### [Seventy-Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxvi-seventy-two) Phineas observes him in the House but exchanges no words; Phineas feels Mr. Gresham has ungraciously abstained from recognizing him. ### [Once Again in Portman Square](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxviii-once-again-in-portman-square) Expected to lead the incoming government; Phineas doubts he will be offered anything. ### [Cagliostro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxxix-cagliostro) Receives Her Majesty's commands to form a government; postpones his statement after Daubeny's speech. ### [XL: The Prime Minister Is Hard Pressed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xl-the-prime-minister-is-hard-pressed) The Prime Minister who ultimately denies Bonteen the Chancellorship and offers him a lesser position. ### [The Second Thunderbolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xliii-the-second-thunderbolt) Prime Minister; criticized for excluding Phineas from office and for his handling of the Bonteen affair. ### [The Browborough Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xliv-the-browborough-trial) Discusses the trial with Lord Cantrip, acknowledging the failure of the prosecution. ### [What Came of the Quarrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xlvii-what-came-of-the-quarrel) Prime Minister who weighs the facts and believes a jury would be convinced of Finn's guilt. ### [What the Lords and Commons Said About the Murder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/l-what-the-lords-and-commons-said-about-the-murder) Prime Minister; makes a formal statement about Bonteen's murder and confirms Finn's arrest. ### [The Beginning of the Search for the Key and the Coat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lvii-the-beginning-of-the-search-for-the-key-and-the-coat) Mentioned in the context of parliamentary scheduling; offers a date for Mr. Turnbull's proposal, which is declined due to the trial. ### [The Two Dukes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lviii-the-two-dukes) The Prime Minister, who agrees to the Duke of Omnium's request to take the Board of Trade position. ### [The Verdict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxvii-the-verdict) Attends the trial and sends a message of sympathy through Sir Harry Coldfoot. ### [Phineas Finn Is Reelected](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxi-phineas-finn-is-reelected) Prime Minister; mentioned as having refused to give Finn official employment despite efforts by Whig ladies. ### [Phineas Finn Returns to His Duties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxiii-phineas-finn-returns-to-his-duties) Engages in an irregular debate on Church reform, defending his opposition to Daubeny's disestablishment bill. ### [Phineas Finn's Success](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxvii-phineas-finn-s-success) Summons Phineas to London to offer him the position at the Colonies; his motives are questioned by Phineas. ### [The Last Visit to Saulsby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-last-visit-to-saulsby) Offered Phineas an Undersecretaryship; Phineas has decided to refuse. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/mr_gresham - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters