The Forsyte Saga · Character
Nicholas Forsyte
A Forsyte uncle and father of many children, a man of property whose branch of the family swells the clan's numbers and its sense of its own importance.
supporting
Also known as Nicholas, Uncle Nicholas, young Nicholas, Nick, Nicholas Forsyte, Mrs. Nicholas Forsyte
First appearance: part i i at home at old jolyon s
As a supporting figure in The Forsyte Saga, Nicholas Forsyte is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The only brother present at Roger's funeral; father of Euphemia, and a Liberal of the old school who disapproves of modern liberties.
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Nicholas stands among the older Forsyte brothers, a prosperous paterfamilias whose numerous offspring thicken the family tree. He belongs to the generation that has done well for itself and takes that success as proof…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Core Forsyte Family
- Extended Household and Bohemians
- Younger Generation
- Soames's Inner Circle
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Fleur’s decision to “take the bit between her teeth” and pursue a secret marriage with Jon despite knowing the…
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See Nicholas Forsyte in part i i at home at old jolyon s