# Old Mr. Turveydrop — Bleak House character guide

> Old Mr. Turveydrop in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Mr. Turveydrop, the elder Mr. Turveydrop

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii-esther-s-narrative

## Who they are

A vain, idle man who lives off his son's labor, a model of 'deportment'.

## In the story

### [Deportment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xiv-deportment)

Obsessed with 'deportment'; lives off his son's labor and believes himself a gentleman.

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

The model of deportment; initially dramatic about the engagement but eventually gives his blessing.

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

Proud of his deportment; gives consent to his son's marriage and behaves grandly at the wedding.

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

Caddy's father-in-law, who is in bed and has his chocolate prepared by Caddy; he lives comfortably at their expense.

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

Visits Caddy; displays patronizing deportment, claims self-sacrifice, takes Peepy for walks.

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