Phineas Redux · Character

Mr. Low

Phineas's former mentor and a barrister who advises him.

minor

Also known as Low, Even Mr. Low

First appearance: xx phineas again in london

Mr. Low's tie to Phineas Finn is one of the pressures that moves Phineas Redux—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Phineas's old friend; hosts dinner; discusses Phineas's attack on the Church.

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With Phineas Finn (professional): Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career. With Phineas Finn (professional): Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career. With Phineas Finn (professional): Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career.

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Political and social circle
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Phineas Finn
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Phineas Finn
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Phineas Finn
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Phineas Finn
Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career.
Phineas Finn
Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career.
Phineas Finn
Mr. Low is Phineas's former legal mentor and employer, offering him professional guidance and occasional support throughout his political career.

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In the story

Mr. Low appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Phineas and His Old Friends
Phineas's old friend; hosts dinner; discusses Phineas's attack on the Church.
Macpherson's Hotel
Phineas's friend and legal advisor; counsels against telling Slide about the attack.
The First Thunderbolt
Phineas's legal advisor, he counsels Phineas to do nothing in response to the article and to defer to Lady Laura's wishes.
XLIX: Showing What Mrs. Bunce Said to the Policeman
Brings news of Bonteen's murder; observes evidence and advises Phineas; accompanies him to the police office.
The Duchess Takes Counsel
Phineas's lawyer; advises against the Duchess visiting the prison without the Duke's consent.
Phineas in Prison
Phineas's friend and advisor; manages his legal affairs and advises against changing lawyers; believes in Phineas's innocence.
Mrs. Bonteen
Mentioned in Emilius's letter as one of his enemies.
Confusion in the Court
Visits Phineas in prison to explain the situation but finds him inconsolable and broken.
The Verdict
Clasps Phineas by the arm after the acquittal and offers to take him to his own house.
Phineas After the Trial
Visits Phineas, advises him to go abroad, tries to understand his state.
Phineas Finn Returns to His Duties
Urges Phineas to return to duty, using the term 'moral cowardice' to challenge his reluctance.

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