Phineas Redux · Character

Ned Spooner

A younger relative of Mr. Spooner, also interested in Adelaide.

minor

Also known as Mr. Edward Spooner, Ned, Mr. Spooner

Ned Spooner's tie to Lady Laura Kennedy is one of the pressures that moves Phineas Redux—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Explains hunting logistics to Phineas, discusses the Duke's wood, and endures questions from Lady Gertrude.

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With Lady Laura Kennedy (social): Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends. With Lady Laura Kennedy (social): Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends. With Lady Laura Kennedy (social): Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends.

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lady Laura Kennedy
social · ambivalent
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house… How this plays out →
Lady Laura Kennedy
social · ambivalent
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house… How this plays out →
Lady Laura Kennedy
social · ambivalent
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house… How this plays out →

Lady Laura Kennedy
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends.
Lady Laura Kennedy
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends.
Lady Laura Kennedy
Ned Spooner is a minor social acquaintance of Laura, often present at country house parties and social gatherings she attends.

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Copperhouse Cross and Broughton Spinnies
Explains hunting logistics to Phineas, discusses the Duke's wood, and endures questions from Lady Gertrude.
Spooner of Spoon Hall
Spooner of Spoon Hall, a wealthy hunting squire of about forty, who decides to propose to Adelaide Palliser despite her attachment to Gerard Maule.
Something Out of the Way
Determined to propose to Adelaide Palliser; makes a direct, unromantic offer and is rebuffed.
The Spooner Correspondence
Writes a proposal letter to Adelaide Palliser after being rejected in person.
The Spooner Correspondence
Cousin of Mr. Spooner; advises him on the proposal letter.
I Hope I'm Not Distrusted
Makes a second, unwelcome offer to Adelaide; persists despite rejection, causing further tension.
None but the Brave Deserve the Fair
Cousin and confidant of Tom Spooner; shares his own failed love story with Polly Maxwell and advises Tom on perseverance.

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