# Mr. Boffin — The Prime Minister character guide

> Mr. Boffin in The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Boffin, the wise Boffin

**First appearance:** 0043-xliv-mr-wharton-intends-to-make-a-new-will

## Who they are

Wise and wealthy businessman consulted by Wharton.

## In the story

### [Carlton Terrace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xi-carlton-terrace)

Critiques the lavish entertainments as potentially corrupting, comparing them to Roman bread and circuses, while proud of his own political consistency.

### [Sir Orlando's Policy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xx-sir-orlando-s-policy)

Mr. Boffin observes the Duke's behavior, commenting on his pride or shyness, and later rejoices at the Duchess's ill-considered joke, seeing it as a political misstep.

### [The Value of a Thick Skin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_prime_minister_se/chapters/xli-the-value-of-a-thick-skin)

Reconciles with Sir Orlando, criticizing the Coalition's lack of spirit and the political torpor.

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