The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane · Character

Reverend John Broad

Thomas Broad's brother, a clergyman with differing views.

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Also known as John Broad, John, the Reverend John Broad

First appearance: The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane

Reverend John Broad shows up with force in The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Key leader in the congregation, involved in the decision to excommunicate George Allen.

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In The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane: Key leader in the congregation, involved in the decision to excommunicate George Allen.

Later, in XVII: When Wilt Thou Arise Out of Thy Sleep? Yet a Little Sleep: The minister of Tanner's Lane Chapel, a heavy, moderate, and shrewd man who manages his congregation with worldly wisdom.

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The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane
Key leader in the congregation, involved in the decision to excommunicate George Allen.
XVII: When Wilt Thou Arise Out of Thy Sleep? Yet a Little Sleep
The minister of Tanner's Lane Chapel, a heavy, moderate, and shrewd man who manages his congregation with worldly wisdom.
XIX: “The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like Unto Leaven”
Dissenting minister at Tanner's Lane, secretly hates the Allens despite their outward conformity.
XXIII: Further Development
Refuses to vote in the election, citing ministerial neutrality, and consults his wife about the risk of offending Brother Bushel.
XXV: “And a Man’s Foes Shall Be They of His Own Household”
Sends letters demanding surveillance of the Allens and inquiring about George's familiarity with Zachariah's daughter.
XXVI: A Professional Consultation
Minister of Tanner's Lane, convenes the private meeting and leads the charge against the Allens, accusing George of immoral behavior.
Mr. Broad's Last Church Meeting—Latimer Chapel
Presides over the meeting; prays and delivers a painful duty speech against the Allens; later struck with paralysis and lingers for two years before dying.

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