# Mrs. Snagsby — Bleak House character guide

> Mrs. Snagsby in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the watchful Mrs. Snagsby

**First appearance:** 0010-ix-signs-and-tokens

## Who they are

Mr. Snagsby's suspicious and jealous wife.

## In the story

### [X: The Law-Writer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/x-the-law-writer)

Mr. Snagsby's jealous and inquisitive wife, who manages the household and is often heard scolding.

### [Moving On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xix-moving-on)

Hosts the gathering and expresses indignation at Jo.

### [Mrs. Snagsby Sees It All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xxv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xxxiii-interlopers)

Appears at the Sol's Arms, fixing Mr. Snagsby with an accusing eye and speaking bitterly.

### [Springing a Mine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/liv-springing-a-mine)

Arrives with the Chadbands and Mr. Smallweed, attempting to exploit the scandal.

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

Confronted by Bucket for her interference with the maid; later assists in the search.

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