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Diogenes

Florence's loyal dog, a gift from Walter.

minor

Also known as Diogenes, Di

First appearance: Florence Solitary, and the Midshipman Mysterious

Diogenes shows up with force in Father and Daughter. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Florence's loyal dog, who comforts her after her father's rejection.
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In Father and Daughter: Florence's loyal dog, who comforts her after her father's rejection. Later, in Florence Solitary, and the Midshipman Mysterious: Florence's dog, who keeps her company and occasionally barks at…

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See Diogenes in Florence Solitary, and the Midshipman Mysterious

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TRThe Reverend M…WIWithersFDFlorence DombeyMDMr. DombeyCCCaptain CuttleDIDiogenes

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central characters and household
  • Minor and background figures
  • Edith's manipulative circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Diogenes in Florence Solitary, and the Midshipman Mysterious