Who is Phil Corkery from Brighton Rock and what is their importance? Brighton_Rock_(novel) English & Literature Phil Corkery | Brighton Rock

Phil Corkery is an old friend and would-be suitor of Ida Arnold. He regularly sends her postcards of resort towns to invite her to join him for holiday. His suggestion that their decision to spend a weekend in Brighton is a sign to her that she needs to investigate Fred Hale's death. Phil becomes Ida's unwilling companion on her inquiries. At one point the two have sex, but by the end of their time together Phil is annoyed that Ida will not let the talk of Fred Hale go.