# Mr. Taper — Sybil character guide

> Mr. Taper in Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Taper, the dismayed Taper

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A political agent and associate of Tadpole.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned alongside Tadpole in the context of political secrets.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/vi)

Taper exchanges gloomy predictions with Tadpole, mentioning Lord Durham as a potential radical influence and lamenting the Whigs' strong position.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as one of those who dislike Trenchard, along with Tadpole.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/xii)

Political ally of Tadpole; discusses managing Parliament and the need for a 'cry'.

## Links

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