# Diogenes — Dombey and Son character guide

> Diogenes in Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Diogenes, Di

**First appearance:** 0026-xxiii-florence-solitary-and-the-midshipman-mysterious

## Who they are

Florence's loyal dog, a gift from Walter.

## In the story

### [Father and Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xviii-father-and-daughter)

Florence's loyal dog, who comforts her after her father's rejection.

### [Florence Solitary, and the Midshipman Mysterious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xxiii-florence-solitary-and-the-midshipman-mysterious)

Florence's dog, who keeps her company and occasionally barks at passing dogs.

### [The Interval Before the Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xxx-the-interval-before-the-marriage)

Diogenes is in a constant state of barking due to the workmen in the house, convinced that an enemy is sacking the premises.

### [XXXV: The Happy Pair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xxxv-the-happy-pair)

Mentioned as Florence's dog, with whom she has a conversation before returning to the drawing-room.

### [XLVIII: The Flight of Florence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/xlviii-the-flight-of-florence)

Follows Florence and stays by her side; barks at the door, alerting to possible intruders.

### [Mr. Toots's Complaint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/l-mr-toots-s-complaint)

Diogenes is present during Mr. Toots's visit, circling him as if ready to attack, but is called off by Florence.

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