# Mrs. Guppy — Bleak House character guide

> Mrs. Guppy in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Guppy

**First appearance:** 0024-xxiii-esther-s-narrative

## Who they are

Mr. Guppy's mother, who lives with him.

## In the story

### [A Struggle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xxxviii-a-struggle)

Mr. Guppy's mother, who is highly amused by Esther's visit and silently communicates her delight to Caddy.

### [LXIV: Esther’s Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/lxiv-esther-s-narrative)

Accompanies her son and becomes angry when his proposal is rejected.

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