Bleak House · Character
Mrs. Guppy
Mr. Guppy's mother, who lives with him.
minor
Also known as Guppy
First appearance: xxiii esther s narrative
Mrs. Guppy shows up with force in A Struggle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In A Struggle: Mr. Guppy's mother, who is highly amused by Esther's visit and silently communicates her delight to Caddy. Later, in LXIV: Esther’s Narrative: Accompanies her son and becomes angry when his proposal is…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secrets and the Underworld
- Chancery and Mystery Core
- Minor Figures and Background Characters
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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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See Mrs. Guppy in xxiii esther s narrative