Why does Mr. Wilcox give so little attention to Jack?

Mr Wilcox does not pay much attention to Jack because he is so full of attitude and very self centered and he hardly listens to any one else.

Explanation:

Henry Wilcox who is also known as Mr. Wilcox popularly in Howard end is an English man. He is one of the most important characters of the story Howard ends. The traits which are related with his character are powerful and being full manly.

He is a successful businessman who has some tie ups with some of the most important colonial ties. This makes him so powerful and rich and a person without hardly any feelings in him.

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