The Prime Minister · Character

Major Pountney

Social-climbing military man and hanger-on.

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Also known as Pountney, The Major, the Major, Major

First appearance: ix mrs dick s dinner party no i

Major Pountney shows up with force in Sir Orlando's Policy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Major Pountney is resentful of Lopez's success and feels his efforts in creating the archery code are unappreciated.

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In Sir Orlando's Policy: Major Pountney is resentful of Lopez's success and feels his efforts in creating the archery code are unappreciated. He grumbles about the Duchess's favoritism. Later, in The Duchess's New…

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Social-climbing military men
Wharton family and associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Sir Orlando's Policy
Major Pountney is resentful of Lopez's success and feels his efforts in creating the archery code are unappreciated. He grumbles about the Duchess's favoritism.
The Duchess's New Swan
Leaves Gatherum Castle but arranges to return in October, asking the Duchess to remember him.
The Duke's Misery
He insolently asks the Duke to make him a candidate for Parliament, is sharply rebuked, and is subsequently expelled from Gatherum Castle by the Duke's order.
XXVIII: The Duchess Is Much Troubled
Expelled by the Duke; later manages to spin the story to his advantage with help from Captain Gunner's version of events.
Retribution
Mentioned as one of the guests the Duke disapproves of from the Gatherum Castle festivities.
XLVIII: “Has He Ill-Treated You?”
A guest at the dinner, loud and intimate with Lopez, criticizes the Duke and Duchess of Omnium.
Mr. Slide's Revenge
Witnessed the Duke's cheque for £500 to Lopez; confirms the story to Slide.

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