# Watt — Bleak House character guide

> Watt in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0029-xxviii-the-ironmaster

## Who they are

Mrs. Rouncewell's grandson, a young ironmaster who loves Rosa.

## In the story

### [The Ghost's Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/vii-the-ghost-s-walk)

Mrs. Rouncewell's grandson, who listens to the legend and helps set the clock to test if the ghostly footsteps can be heard.

### [XII: On the Watch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/xii-on-the-watch)

Grandson of Mrs. Rouncewell, jokes about the Dedlock pride and shows interest in Rosa.

### [Steel and Iron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bleak_house_se/chapters/lxiii-steel-and-iron)

Mr. Rouncewell's son, who is engaged to marry Rosa in a year's time.

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