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Bishop Proudie

Bishop of Barchester, dominated by his wife.

minor

Also known as Bishop Proudie, Dr. Proudie

First appearance: Mrs. Proudie’s Conversazione

Bishop Proudie shows up with force in Mrs. Proudie’s Conversazione. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rubs his hands and smiles nervously while speaking with Miss Dunstable, appearing bewildered by her sarcastic remarks.
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In Mrs. Proudie’s Conversazione: Rubs his hands and smiles nervously while speaking with Miss Dunstable, appearing bewildered by her…

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Character Web

28 connections

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OPOlivia ProudieMDMiss DunstableMPMrs. ProudieNENedDADr. ArabinBPBishop Proudie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Financial and Political Entanglements
  • Minor Social Climbers
  • Extensive Supporting Cast
  • Framley Village and Clergy

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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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