# Cornelia Blimber — Dombey and Son character guide

> Cornelia Blimber in Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cornelia, Cornelia Blimber, the abstruse Cornelia

**First appearance:** 0014-xi-paul-s-introduction-to-a-new-scene

## Who they are

Doctor Blimber's learned daughter, who tutors the boys.

## In the story

### [XII: Paul's Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xii-paul-s-education)

Assigned as Paul's tutor, she adheres strictly to the school's demanding academic methods.

### [Paul Grows More and More Old-Fashioned, and Goes Home for the Holidays](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xiv-paul-grows-more-and-more-old-fashioned-and-goes-home-for-the-holidays)

Cornelia reads Paul's analysis aloud and continues to 'bring him on' vigorously in his studies.

### [New Voices in the Waves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xli-new-voices-in-the-waves)

Accompanies Mrs. Blimber and Florence upstairs; Mr. Feeder has his eye on her.

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