Bleak House · Character
Mercury
The Dedlocks' footman, known for his speed and silence.
minor
First appearance: ii in fashion
Mercury shows up with force in The Track. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The footman, admired by Bucket for his stature, confirms Lady Dedlock is out to dinner.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor Figures and Background Characters
- Chancery and Mystery Core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mercury in ii in fashion