The Informer · Character

Bartly Mulholland

A workman's face worn like a conspirator's mask, Mulholland whispers Gypo's name through dark streets and races to Gallagher with the news that the informer is found.

supporting

Also known as Mulholland, rat Mulholland

First appearance: i

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Observes Gypo's strange behavior with narrowed eyes, later follows him.

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Professional
Romantic
Other

Character groups

Gypo's associates and victims
Protagonist
Tenement women and locals

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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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Relationships

Gypo Nolan
rivalry · negative
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty. How this plays out →
Commandant Dan Gallagher
professional · positive
Biddy Burke
romantic · positive
Tommy Connor
friendship · positive
Commandant Dan Gallagher
professional · positive
Commandant Dan Gallagher
professional · positive
Gypo Nolan
rivalry · negative
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty. How this plays out →
Gypo Nolan
rivalry · negative
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty. How this plays out →
Tommy Connor
friendship · positive
Biddy Burke
romantic · positive
Tommy Connor
friendship · positive
Biddy Burke
romantic · positive

Gypo Nolan
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.
Commandant Dan Gallagher
Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.
Biddy Burke
Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.
Tommy Connor
Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.
Commandant Dan Gallagher
Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.
Commandant Dan Gallagher
Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.
Gypo Nolan
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.
Gypo Nolan
Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.
Tommy Connor
Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.
Biddy Burke
Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.
Tommy Connor
Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.
Biddy Burke
Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.

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Bartly Mulholland appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV
Observes Gypo's strange behavior with narrowed eyes, later follows him.
V
Mulholland confronts Gypo about his money and is nearly choked to death. He remains cold and insinuating.
VII
Present during Gallagher's confrontation with Gypo.
Chapter VIII
Mulholland tracks Gypo through the streets and confronts him in the chip shop, pretending to be friendly while secretly suspicious of Gypo's behavior.
IX
Mulholland is seen tracking Gypo through the streets, peering around corners and following him as he heads toward the brothel.
Chapter X
Searches for Gypo Nolan, reflects on his commitment to the Irish Workers' Republic and worries about his family.
Chapter XI
Mulholland is present at the interrogation, having tracked Gypo's movements and reported his suspicious behavior.
XII
Appointed by Gallagher to lead the execution squad, tasked with casting lots and carrying out the sentence on the mountain road.
XIII
Oversees the drawing of lots with deliberate, serious demeanor; asserts authority over the nervous men.
XV
Rushes in to report the escape, is grabbed by Gallagher, and is ordered to lead the pursuit.
XVII
Rushes down to the Bogey Hole to inform Gallagher that Gypo has been found at Katie Fox's room.
XVIII
One of the attackers who ambushes Gypo in the lodging house; struggles with Gypo on the stairs.

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