Mr. Arabin

Eleanor Bold

Eleanor and Mr. Arabin develop a deep mutual affection and eventually marry, overcoming initial misunderstandings.

Archdeacon Grantly

Archdeacon Grantly and Mr. Arabin are allies and fellow clergymen, with Grantly supporting Arabin's career.

Mr. Slope

Mr. Arabin and Mr. Slope are theological and personal rivals, competing for influence and Eleanor's affection.

Signora Neroni

Mr. Arabin is briefly fascinated by Signora Neroni's charm but ultimately resists her flirtations.

Eleanor Bold

Eleanor and Mr. Arabin develop a deep mutual affection and eventually marry, overcoming initial misunderstandings.

Archdeacon Grantly

Archdeacon Grantly and Mr. Arabin are allies and fellow clergymen, with Grantly supporting Arabin's career.

Signora Neroni

Mr. Arabin is briefly fascinated by Signora Neroni's charm but ultimately resists her flirtations.

Eleanor Bold

Eleanor and Mr. Arabin develop a deep mutual affection and eventually marry, overcoming initial misunderstandings.

Archdeacon Grantly

Archdeacon Grantly and Mr. Arabin are allies and fellow clergymen, with Grantly supporting Arabin's career.

Mr. Slope

Mr. Arabin and Mr. Slope are theological and personal rivals, competing for influence and Eleanor's affection.

Signora Neroni

Mr. Arabin is briefly fascinated by Signora Neroni's charm but ultimately resists her flirtations.

Mr. Slope

Mr. Arabin and Mr. Slope are theological and personal rivals, competing for influence and Eleanor's affection.

The New Champion

Agrees to accept the living of St. Ewold's; described as a High Churchman, fellow of Lazarus, a poet and polemical writer, and a thorough gentleman; will stay at Plumstead for a month.

Mr. Arabin

Protagonist of the chapter; his spiritual crisis, conversion back to Anglicanism, and character are explored in depth.

St. Ewold’s Parsonage

Inspects St. Ewold's church and parsonage, discusses the parish with the archdeacon, and engages in a philosophical conversation with Eleanor about clerical conflict.

The Thornes of Ullathorne

To read himself in at St. Ewold's on Sunday, accompanied by the archdeacon and Mrs. Bold.

Mr. Arabin Reads Himself in at St. Ewold's

New vicar of St. Ewold's, nervous about his first service but performs adequately.

Mr. Slope Manages Matters Very Cleverly at Puddingdale

Attends Dr. Stanhope's party and is charmed by Signora Neroni, praising her beauty and intellect, which irritates Eleanor.

Mrs. Bold Is Entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Grantly at Plumstead

Is told by the archdeacon about Eleanor's potential involvement with Mr. Slope and becomes grave and silent.

Another Love Scene

Realizes he is in love with Eleanor Bold, though he had not previously admitted it to himself. He is tormented by jealousy and self-doubt, and attempts to reconcile with her after she accuses him of despising her.

Oxford—The Master and Tutor of Lazarus

Struggles with his feelings for Eleanor Bold, resolves to give up hope, and later visits Oxford to confer with Dr. Gwynne and Tom Staple.

Ullathorne Sports—Act I

Observes Mr. Slope handing Eleanor out of the carriage and feels sick at heart.

The Bishop Sits Down to Breakfast, and the Dean Dies

Distressed by Eleanor's arrival with Mr. Slope; confesses his admiration for Eleanor to Signora Neroni.

Mrs. Bold Confides Her Sorrow to Her Friend Miss Stanhope

Seen in the drawing-room with Signora Neroni, awkwardly silent in Eleanor's presence.

Mr. Slope's Parting Interview with the Signora

Pays a second visit to the Signora, feeling troubled by his own feelings for Mrs. Bold, and stands by awkwardly during the Signora's attack on Mr. Slope.

The Dean Elect

Rumored to be spending time with Signora Neroni, causing concern for the archdeacon.

Miss Thorne Shows Her Talent at Matchmaking

Visits Ullathorne, initially talks about Signora Neroni, but later proposes to Eleanor during a sunset conversation.

The Beelzebub Colt

Affirms his love for Eleanor and accepts the trust of their engagement.

The Archdeacon Is Satisfied with the State of Affairs

Engaged to Eleanor; receives the archdeacon's approval and plans for the wedding.

The New Dean Takes Possession of the Deanery, and the New Warden of the Hospital

Appointed Dean of Barchester through the combined efforts of Mr. Harding, the archdeacon, and the Master of Lazarus; his engagement to Eleanor is a factor in the scheme.

Conclusion

Becomes Dean of Barchester; marries Eleanor; is a studious, hardworking clergyman; lives at the deanery and preaches nearly every Sunday.