Bleak House · Character

Mrs. Snagsby

Mr. Snagsby's suspicious and jealous wife.

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Also known as the watchful Mrs. Snagsby

Mrs. Snagsby shows up with force in X: The Law-Writer. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In X: The Law-Writer: Mr. Snagsby's jealous and inquisitive wife, who manages the household and is often heard scolding. Later, in Moving…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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X: The Law-Writer
Mr. Snagsby's jealous and inquisitive wife, who manages the household and is often heard scolding.
Moving On
Hosts the gathering and expresses indignation at Jo.
Mrs. Snagsby Sees It All
Grows suspicious and jealous, conducting secret searches and watchings; she becomes convinced that Jo is Mr. Snagsby's illegitimate son.
Interlopers
Appears at the Sol's Arms, fixing Mr. Snagsby with an accusing eye and speaking bitterly.
Springing a Mine
Arrives with the Chadbands and Mr. Smallweed, attempting to exploit the scandal.
LIX: Esther’s Narrative
Confronted by Bucket for her interference with the maid; later assists in the search.

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