# Reverend John Broad — The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane character guide

> Reverend John Broad in The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane by Mark Rutherford.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0001-the-revolution-in-tanner-s-lane

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_revolution_in_tanner_s_lane_se/chapters/xxvii-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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