The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane · Character

Mr. Isaac Allen

A relative of George Allen, involved in family and business matters.

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Also known as Isaac, Mr. Allen

First appearance: the revolution in tanner s lane

Mr. Isaac Allen shows up with force in A Religious Picnic. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mr. Isaac Allen first appears in 0001 the revolution in tanner s lane.

In A Religious Picnic: Mr. Allen is the ironmonger and father of George and Fanny. He is a thriving tradesman who owns his house and has enlarged his parlour for social gatherings.

Later, in XIX: “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like Unto Leaven”: Fanny's father, an ardent Whig and Radical, friend of Zachariah Coleman, supplies Cowfold with revolutionary books.

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A Religious Picnic
Mr. Allen is the ironmonger and father of George and Fanny. He is a thriving tradesman who owns his house and has enlarged his parlour for social gatherings.
XIX: “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like Unto Leaven”
Fanny's father, an ardent Whig and Radical, friend of Zachariah Coleman, supplies Cowfold with revolutionary books.
XXI: The Wisdom of the Serpent
Mentioned as a prominent church member and deacon; his subscription is a factor in the decision.
XXII: The Oracle Warns—After the Event
George's father, who debates with Mrs. Allen about the marriage and is a Protectionist farmer.
XXIII: Further Development
George's father, active in canvassing for the Whigs, and disappointed by Mr. Broad's refusal to vote.
XXVI: A Professional Consultation
Father of George, receives the church summons and agrees with Zachariah's counsel to keep George from interfering.
Mr. Broad's Last Church Meeting—Latimer Chapel
Present at the back of the room; defends himself and his son during the meeting; makes a mysterious appeal regarding Thomas Broad that ends the proceedings; later leads a secession of younger members and emigrates to America.

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