# Philistine — Culture and Anarchy character guide

> Philistine in Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Philistine, Philistines, the British Philistines

**First appearance:** 0002-culture-and-anarchy

## Who they are

A recurring type representing the middle class and its materialistic values.

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