The Duke’s Children · Character

Sir Timothy Beeswax

A Conservative politician and the Duke's parliamentary rival, mocked by Lady Cantrip as a man no gentleman should have to endure.

supporting

Also known as Sir Timothy, Beeswax, old Beeswax

First appearance: Sir Timothy Beeswax

As a supporting figure in The Duke’s Children, Sir Timothy Beeswax is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Silverbridge sits behind him in the House of Commons during a debate on sugar.

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Beeswax is the Duke's opposite in the House, a man of parliamentary aptitude rather than birth, whose quarrel with Phineas Finn becomes a running topic of dinner-table politics. Lady Cantrip's sarcasms and the Duke's reluctant praise of his foe's skill reveal how the old aristocratic order regards the new professional politician. His presence gives the novel its political texture and shows the Duke's dignity in refusing to speak ill even of a rival.

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Racing and Sporting Circle
Extended Society and Political Network

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Duke of Omnium
rivalry · negative
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament… How this plays out →
Lord Silverbridge
professional · ambivalent
The Duke of Omnium
rivalry · negative
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament… How this plays out →
Lord Silverbridge
professional · ambivalent
Lord Silverbridge
professional · ambivalent
The Duke of Omnium
rivalry · negative
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament… How this plays out →

The Duke of Omnium
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament over policy and influence.
Lord Silverbridge
Silverbridge works alongside Sir Timothy in politics, but their relationship is strained by differing loyalties and ambitions.
The Duke of Omnium
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament over policy and influence.
Lord Silverbridge
Silverbridge works alongside Sir Timothy in politics, but their relationship is strained by differing loyalties and ambitions.
Lord Silverbridge
Silverbridge works alongside Sir Timothy in politics, but their relationship is strained by differing loyalties and ambitions.
The Duke of Omnium
Sir Timothy is a political opponent of the Duke, often clashing with him in Parliament over policy and influence.

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In the story

Sir Timothy Beeswax appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

No; My Lord, I Do Not
Silverbridge sits behind him in the House of Commons during a debate on sugar.
Then He Will Come Again
Sits next to Mabel at dinner; discusses Silverbridge's switch to the Conservative party and expresses admiration for the Duke of Omnium.
Sir Timothy Beeswax
The central figure of the chapter; his political methods, ambitions, and character are dissected in depth.
Dinner at the Beargarden
Defends a measure of legal reform in the House of Commons; described as a fluent speaker.
He Is Such a Beast
Makes the offer to Silverbridge; suspected of doing so to annoy the Duke.
Love May Be a Great Misfortune
Detains Silverbridge with political talk at the lunch, praising the conservative spirit of the aristocracy.
What Am I to Say, Sir?
Central figure in political rumours; expected to break with Lord Drummond; praised for his parliamentary management.
On Deportment
Appears solemn and announces a forthcoming statement, causing political speculation.

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