# Reverend Mr. Beecham — Phoebe, Junior character guide

> Reverend Mr. Beecham in Phoebe, Junior by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Beecham

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-mr-copperhead-s-ball

## Who they are

A clergyman, husband of young Mrs. Beecham.

## In the story

### [I: The Pastor's Progress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/i-the-pastor-s-progress)

A fluent preacher who rises from Salem Chapel to a wealthy London congregation, supported by his wife's ambition.

### [Mr. Copperhead's Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/iii-mr-copperhead-s-ball)

Justifies attending the ball on high moral grounds, asserting it gives character to proceedings.

### [V: Self-Devotion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/v-self-devotion)

The pastor, hesitant about the plan but proud of Phoebe's willingness; he acknowledges the social differences but defers to his wife's judgment.

### [XI: Phoebe’s Preparations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phoebe_junior_se/chapters/xi-phoebe-s-preparations)

Phoebe's father; supports his wife's decision to outfit Phoebe well to impress the Carlingford community.

## Links

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