Wilkes is the lead bailiff who takes up residence in Mr. Foe’s house, hoping to arrest Foe as soon as he returns; in the 1700s, this was common practice for bailiffs, who were the primary arresting officers of the law. The novel portrays Wilkes and his unnamed companion as slovenly and unpleasant.
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Wilkes Character Timeline in Foe
The timeline below shows where the character Wilkes appears in Foe. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
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...Thrush, Mr. Foe’s maid, who confesses that she fears for Mr. Foe’s safety. The bailiff Wilkes and his companion have made themselves comfortable in Stoke Newington, and they are adamant that...
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...been watching the house for several days. At last, Susan gives her letters, first for Wilkes and then for Mr. Foe. But the girl claims not to know either of them...
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