The Prime Minister · Character

John Fletcher

Arthur's brother, a solid country squire.

minor

Also known as John, a Fletcher, Mrs. John Fletcher, old Mrs. Fletcher

John Fletcher's tie to Emily Lopez is one of the pressures that moves The Prime Minister—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

John, Arthur's elder brother, tries to reason with Arthur through chaff and logic, and later discusses the situation with his wife, expressing contempt for Lopez.

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With Emily Lopez (friendship): Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur. With Emily Lopez (friendship): Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur. With Emily Lopez (friendship): Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur.

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Wharton family and associates
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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Emily Lopez
friendship · positive
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though… How this plays out →
Emily Lopez
friendship · positive
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though… How this plays out →
Emily Lopez
friendship · positive
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though… How this plays out →

Emily Lopez
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur.
Emily Lopez
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur.
Emily Lopez
Family friend and brother of Arthur; John is kind and supportive toward Emily, though less romantically involved than Arthur.

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Never Run Away!
John, Arthur's elder brother, tries to reason with Arthur through chaff and logic, and later discusses the situation with his wife, expressing contempt for Lopez.
Goodbye
Acts as intermediary, arranging the private meeting between Arthur and Emily.
Showing That a Man Should Not Howl
The squire of Longbarns, quietly supportive of Arthur; represses their mother's harsh words about Emily; advises Arthur against sentimentalism and reckless riding, urging him to focus on Parliament.
The Jolly Blackbird
Discusses the Wharton affair at Longbarns, expressing concern about Mr. Wharton's financial dealings with Lopez.
The Widow and Her Friends
Declares at Longbarns that Emily will always have a home there, overruling his mother's objections.
The Ladies at Longbarns Doubt
Asserts that Arthur will certainly propose to Emily, dismisses his mother's doubts.
The Wharton Wedding
Writes to Arthur about the wedding timing to encourage his suit.

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