The Luck of Barry Lyndon · Character
Ulick Brady
Barry's hot-blooded cousin and Nora's brother, a soldier whose reckless pride drags the family name into scandal and sets Barry's own fortunes moving.
supporting
Also known as Lieutenant Ulick Brady, Ulick, Master Ulick, big Ulick, Honest Ulick
First appearance: i my pedigree and family undergo the influence of the tender passion
As a supporting figure in The Luck of Barry Lyndon, Ulick Brady is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as purchasing Quin's company after Quin sells out.
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With Captain Quin (social): Captain Quin and Ulick Brady are acquaintances through the Brady family, with Ulick acting as a go-between for Quin and Nora. With Michael Brady (family): Michael Brady and Ulick Brady are…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and rivals
- Irish family and first love
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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- Captain Quin
social · ambivalent
Captain Quin and Ulick Brady are acquaintances through the Brady family, with Ulick… How this plays out →
- Michael Brady
family · ambivalent
- Captain Quin
social · ambivalent
Captain Quin and Ulick Brady are acquaintances through the Brady family, with Ulick… How this plays out →
- Michael Brady
family · ambivalent
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Ulick Brady appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IV: In Which Barry Takes a Near View of Military Glory
- XIV: I Return to Ireland, and Exhibit My Splendour and Generosity in That Kingdom
- XV: I Pay Court to My Lady Lyndon
- I Provide Nobly for My Family
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