The Luck of Barry Lyndon · Character
Michael Brady
Barry's uncle and the Bradys' threadbare squire, a decent man whose small estate and smaller prospects make his nephew's grand airs both comic and dangerous.
supporting
Also known as Mick, honest Mick, Mick Brady, Brady, Master Mick, Mr. Mick
First appearance: My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion
As a supporting figure in The Luck of Barry Lyndon, Michael Brady is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Barry's uncle, who provides lodging for the widow and son at Castle Brady but is dominated by his wife.
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With Ulick Brady (family): Michael Brady and Ulick Brady are father and son, with Michael scheming to improve the family's fortunes through Nora's marriage. With Ulick Brady (family): Michael Brady and Ulick Brady are…
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Irish family and first love
- Central characters and rivals
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because Redmond Barry reaches the absolute peak of his self-satisfactio…
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Michael Brady appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- My Pedigree and Family—Undergo the Influence of the Tender Passion
- II: I Show Myself to Be a Man of Spirit
- IV: In Which Barry Takes a Near View of Military Glory
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