Pudd’nhead Wilson · Character

Pembroke Howard

A lawyer and friend of Judge Driscoll, involved in the duel.

minor

Also known as Howard

Pembroke Howard's tie to Judge Driscoll is one of the pressures that moves Pudd’nhead Wilson—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Lawyer and bachelor, an old Virginian grandee and the Judge's dearest friend.

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With Judge Driscoll (friendship): Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests. With Tom Driscoll (social): Pembroke Howard is a family friend of the Driscolls who views Tom with growing suspicion and disdain. With Judge Driscoll (friendship): Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Judge Driscoll
friendship · positive
Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share… How this plays out →
Tom Driscoll
social · negative
Judge Driscoll
friendship · positive
Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share… How this plays out →
Tom Driscoll
social · negative

Judge Driscoll
Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests.
Tom Driscoll
Pembroke Howard is a family friend of the Driscolls who views Tom with growing suspicion and disdain.
Judge Driscoll
Judge Driscoll and Pembroke Howard are old friends and fellow aristocrats who share social and legal interests.
Tom Driscoll
Pembroke Howard is a family friend of the Driscolls who views Tom with growing suspicion and disdain.

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Pembroke Howard appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: Pudd'nhead Wins His Name
Lawyer and bachelor, an old Virginian grandee and the Judge's dearest friend.
III: Roxy Plays a Shrewd Trick
Mentioned as one of the smartest men in town.
The Shame of Judge Driscoll
Accompanies Judge Driscoll fishing, supports him upon hearing the news, and agrees to act as his second in the duel.
Tom Stares at Ruin
Mentioned as fishing with Judge Driscoll; part of the town's social circle.
XIV: Roxana Insists Upon Reform
Arranges the duel and witnesses Judge Driscoll's will.
The Murderer Chuckles
Public prosecutor who presents the State's case against the twins.

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