# Dr. Wortle’s School — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Dr. Wortle’s School by Anthony Trollope.

- [I: Dr. Wortle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-i-i-dr-wortle.md): This chapter introduces Dr. Jeffrey Wortle, the Rector of Bowick and headmaster of a successful preparatory school. He is a confident, domineering, yet generous man who has quarrelled with three successive bishops, asser
- [The New Usher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-i-ii-the-new-usher.md): The chapter introduces Mr. Peacocke, the new usher at Dr. Wortle's school, and his wife. Despite their growing friendship with the Wortles, the Peacockes refuse all social invitations, citing their unique position. An in
- [The Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-i-iii-the-mystery.md): Dr. Wortle, prompted by the Bishop and rumors spread by Mrs. Stantiloup, feels compelled to inquire into Mr. Peacocke's past five years. He postpones the difficult conversation, dreading it. The chapter then reveals the 
- [IV: The Doctor Asks His Question](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-the-doctor-asks-his-question.md): Dr. Wortle, having promised the Bishop to question Mr. Peacocke about his life in America, wrestles with his conscience over the necessity of the inquiry. He writes to Mr. Peacocke, who arrives that evening. The Doctor e
- [V: “Then We Must Go”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-ii-v-then-we-must-go.md): Dr. Wortle, after his interview with Mr. Peacocke, reflects on the potential danger to his school's reputation if the secret becomes known. He is approached by Mr. Pearson and Mr. Puddicombe about the curacy, with the la

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- [Lord Carstairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-lord-carstairs.md)
- [VII: Robert Lefroy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iii-vii-robert-lefroy.md)
- [VIII: The Story Is Told](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iii-viii-the-story-is-told.md)
- [IX: Mrs. Wortle and Mr. Puddicombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iii-ix-mrs-wortle-and-mr-puddicombe.md)
- [Mr. Peacocke Goes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iv-x-mr-peacocke-goes.md)
- [The Bishop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iv-xi-the-bishop.md)
- [The Stantiloup Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-iv-xii-the-stantiloup-correspondence.md)
- [I: Mr. Puddicombe’s Boot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-i-mr-puddicombe-s-boot.md)
- [Everybody's Business](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-ii-everybody-s-business.md)
- [III: “Amo in the Cool of the Evening”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-iii-amo-in-the-cool-of-the-evening.md)
- [IV: “It Is Impossible”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-iv-it-is-impossible.md)
- [The Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-vi-the-journey.md)
- [VII: “Nobody Has Condemned You Here”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-vii-nobody-has-condemned-you-here.md)
- [Lord Bracy's Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-vii-lord-bracy-s-letter.md)
- [At Chicago](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-ix-at-chicago.md)
- [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-conclusion.md)
- [X: The Doctor’s Answer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-x-the-doctor-s-answer.md)
- [Mr. Peacocke's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-xi-mr-peacocke-s-return.md)
- [XII: Mary's Success](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/chapters/part-v-xii-mary-s-success.md)

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