Bleak House · Character
Mr. Grubble
The landlord of the Dedlock Arms in the village.
minor
Also known as Mister Grubble
First appearance: xvii esther s narrative
Mr. Grubble shows up with force in Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Jarndyce and Jarndyce: Mr. Grubble, the landlord of the Dedlock Arms, escorts Esther to his best parlour after she receives the…
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- Jarndyce's Circle and Allies
- Protagonist
- Chancery and Mystery Core
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- Closing
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See Mr. Grubble in xvii esther s narrative