All The King's Men

by

Robert Penn Warren

Mortimer Littlepaugh Character Analysis

The head counsel for the American Power Company when Irwin was attorney general in Louisiana, Mortimer lost his job because American gave it to Irwin, as part of a bribe—Mortimer then attempted to inform Governor Stanton of this, but Stanton covered up his friend Irwin’s behavior. Mortimer eventually killed himself so that his sister, Lily, could get his life insurance payout.

Mortimer Littlepaugh Quotes in All The King's Men

The All The King's Men quotes below are all either spoken by Mortimer Littlepaugh or refer to Mortimer Littlepaugh. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 5 Quotes

I can do no more. I went as you know to the people who are against Governor Stanton in politics but they would not listen to me. . . . I will never be any good again. I will be a drag on you and not a help. What can I do, Sister?

Related Characters: Mortimer Littlepaugh (speaker), Lily Littlepaugh
Page Number: 341
Explanation and Analysis:
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Mortimer Littlepaugh Quotes in All The King's Men

The All The King's Men quotes below are all either spoken by Mortimer Littlepaugh or refer to Mortimer Littlepaugh. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Idealism vs. Pragmatism Theme Icon
).
Chapter 5 Quotes

I can do no more. I went as you know to the people who are against Governor Stanton in politics but they would not listen to me. . . . I will never be any good again. I will be a drag on you and not a help. What can I do, Sister?

Related Characters: Mortimer Littlepaugh (speaker), Lily Littlepaugh
Page Number: 341
Explanation and Analysis: