Bleak House · Character
Prince Turveydrop
A gentle, overworked dancing master who supports his vain father's idle elegance, and who offers Caddy Jellyby the first honest kindness of her life.
supporting
Also known as Prince, Mr. Prince Turveydrop, young Mr. Turveydrop
First appearance: xiii esther s narrative
As a supporting figure in Bleak House, Prince Turveydrop is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Hardworking dancing master; works twelve hours a day for his father.
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Prince Turveydrop runs the family dancing academy while his father, the Model of Deportment, poses in the drawing room and takes the credit. Shy, tireless, and quietly devoted, he sees in Caddy Jellyby a fellow creature…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Philanthropy and Domestic Neglect
- Protagonist
- Chancery and Mystery Core
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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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- Caddy Jellyby
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
- Caddy Jellyby
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
- Caddy Jellyby
romantic · positive
Caddy and Prince are young lovers who marry despite the interference of their demanding… How this plays out →
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