# Mr. Gascoigne — Daniel Deronda character guide

> Mr. Gascoigne in Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gascoigne, Mr. and Mrs. Gascoigne

**First appearance:** 0007-iii

## Who they are

The rector and Gwendolen's uncle, who advises her family.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/iii)

Gwendolen's uncle, who supports her desire for a horse and discusses her potential for a good marriage with his wife.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/iv)

The rector of Pennicote who views Gwendolen as likely to make a brilliant marriage and makes rational calculations for her social advancement.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/vii)

Rex's father, learns of the accident and observes Gwendolen's reaction.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/viii)

Dominant and pragmatic, insists Rex must not expatriate himself and should continue his education; sees Gwendolen's rejection as a 'great escape.'

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/ix)

Mr. Gascoigne refrains from open speculation about Grandcourt but privately considers him a suitable match for Gwendolen, valuing his birth and wealth.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/x)

Gwendolen's uncle, proud of her archery success, accompanies her during the event.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xiii)

Advises Gwendolen to marry Grandcourt for duty, rank, and wealth, seeing it as a proper and advantageous match.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxiv)

Arranges a governess position for Gwendolen with Bishop Mompert's family; speaks cheerfully about the family's economies.

### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xliv)

The rector, who discusses his son Rex's promising future as a lawyer.

### [LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/lviii)

Arranges to accompany Mrs. Davilow to Genoa; reflects on Rex's recovery and the family's reduced circumstances.

### [LXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/lxiv)

Gwendolen's uncle, who is informed by Sir Hugo about Grandcourt's will and the existence of Mrs. Glasher's children. He is hurt by the revelation and concerned for his niece.

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