Bleak House · Character
Caddy Jellyby
Mrs. Jellyby's eldest daughter, worn ragged by her mother's African philanthropy, who quietly plots a life and love of her own.
supporting
Also known as Caddy, Caroline Jellyby, Caroline
First appearance: iv telescopic philanthropy
As a supporting figure in Bleak House, Caddy Jellyby is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Proposes the morning walk; expresses frustration with her mother and Mr.
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Caddy Jellyby grows up in a household where letters to Africa matter more than meals, ink-stained and resentful while her mother lectures on Borrioboola-Gha. Sharp-tongued and secretly tender, she falls for Prince…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Philanthropy and Domestic Neglect
- Chancery and Mystery Core
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it depicts Esther’s psychological reversal from illness and los…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Prince Turveydrop
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Jellyby
family · negative
- Esther Summerson
friendship · positive
- Esther Summerson
friendship · positive
- Prince Turveydrop
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Jellyby
family · negative
- Prince Turveydrop
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Jellyby
family · negative
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Caddy Jellyby appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Morning Adventure
- Esther's Narrative
- Esther's Narrative
- A Struggle
- L: Esther’s Narrative
- LXV: Beginning the World
- The Close of Esther’s Narrative
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