# Horace Northcote — Phoebe, Junior character guide

> Horace Northcote in Phoebe, Junior by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Northcote

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-pastor-s-progress

## Who they are

A pompous and self-important young clergyman.

## In the story

### [XVI: The New Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/xvi-the-new-gentleman)

A political Nonconformist minister and Disestablishment advocate; shocked by the Tozer milieu but drawn to Phoebe's boldness and frankness.

### [A Pair of Natural Enemies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/xxvii-a-pair-of-natural-enemies)

The Dissenter who challenges Reginald's views, arguing for supporting the young and productive, and secretly envies the historical heritage of the Church.

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