The Old Wives’ Tale · Character
Daniel Povey
Samuel Povey's brother; a successful businessman in London.
minor
Also known as Daniel, Mrs. Daniel Povey, the great Daniel, Cousin Daniel
First appearance: ii christmas and the future
Daniel Povey's tie to Samuel Povey is one of the pressures that moves The Old Wives’ Tale—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The condemned man, awaiting execution; Samuel works tirelessly for his reprieve.
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With Samuel Povey (family): Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's disapproval. With Samuel Povey (family): Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Bursley family and servants
- Next generation and friends
- Minor and background characters
- Bursley shop and family
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's… How this plays out →
- Samuel Povey
family · negative
Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's… How this plays out →
- Samuel Povey
family · negative
Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's… How this plays out →
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