Bleak House · Character
Mr. Quale
An enthusiastic but ineffectual philanthropist friend of Mrs. Jellyby.
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First appearance: iv telescopic philanthropy
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A sycophantic philanthropist who admires everyone indiscriminately and is involved in testimonials.
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Character groups
- Ineffectual Philanthropists
- Chancery and Mystery Core
- Philanthropy and Domestic Neglect
- Protagonist
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