# Dorothy — Gentlemen Prefer Blondes character guide

> Dorothy in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** hers, herself

**First appearance:** 0001-gentlemen-prefer-blondes

## Snapshot

Lorelei's sharp-tongued traveling companion, whose deadpan insults cut through social pretension and whose indifference to money drives her friend to distraction.

## Who they are

Dorothy tags along on Lorelei's European adventures, meeting gentlemen on decks and deflating Lady Francis Beekman with a single well-aimed retort. Where Lorelei calculates, Dorothy shrugs — she'd rather lunch with a penniless intellectual like Mr. Mencken than accept gifts from a wealthy film man. Her refusal to play the game makes her both a liability and a foil, showing what Lorelei might be if she cared less about getting ahead.

## Relationships

### [Lady Francis Beekman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/lady_francis_beekman)

_social_

Dorothy and Lady Francis Beekman are frequent social companions, likely navigating high society together.

### [Mr. Spoffard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/mr_spoffard)

_romantic_

Dorothy and Mr. Spoffard share a romantic connection, with Mr. Spoffard as a persistent suitor.

### [Louie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/louie)

_friendship_

Dorothy and Louie are close friends and allies, often interacting in social or adventurous contexts.

### [Henry Spoffard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/henry_spoffard)

_romantic_

Dorothy and Henry Spoffard have a romantic dynamic, with Henry as another of Dorothy's admirers.

### [Mr. Eisman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/mr_eisman)

_romantic_

Dorothy and Mr. Eisman have a romantic relationship, with Mr. Eisman as a wealthy suitor.

### [Robber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/robber)

_rivalry_

Dorothy and the Robber are adversaries, possibly due to a theft or confrontation.

### [Mr. Gilbertson Montrose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/mr_gilbertson_montrose)

_social_

Dorothy and Mr. Gilbertson Montrose are social acquaintances, likely meeting in elite circles.

### [Sir Francis Beekman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/sir_francis_beekman)

_social_

Dorothy and Sir Francis Beekman are social acquaintances, moving in the same aristocratic circles.

### [Miss Chapman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/miss_chapman)

_friendship_

Dorothy and Miss Chapman are friends or companions, often seen together in social settings.

### [Papa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/papa)

_family_

Dorothy and Papa are family members, likely father and daughter.

### [Mons. Broussard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/mons_broussard)

_social_

Dorothy and Mons. Broussard are social acquaintances, possibly meeting through European travels.

### [Lady Francis Beekman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/lady_francis_beekman)

_social_

Dorothy and Lady Francis Beekman are frequent social companions, likely navigating high society together.

## In the story

### [Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/gentlemen-prefer-blondes)

Lorelei's friend and confidante, often accompanying her in social situations.

### [I: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/i-gentlemen-prefer-blondes)

Lorelei's friend; introduces Coocoo and quarrels with Lorelei about calling Mr. Eisman by his first name.

### [II: Fate Keeps on Happening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/ii-fate-keeps-on-happening)

Lorelei's friend who socializes with gentlemen and uses slang, contrasting with Lorelei's self-improvement focus.

### [III: London Is Really Nothing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/iii-london-is-really-nothing)

Lorelei's friend who makes irreverent comments about English royalty and society, and prefers American company.

### [IV: Paris Is Devine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/iv-paris-is-devine)

Lorelei's companion; helps pick up a French viscount, quarrels with Lorelei, and participates in the scheme to deceive Lady Francis Beekman.

### [V: The Central of Europe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/v-the-central-of-europe)

Travels with Lorelei; makes cynical remarks about Europe and Mr. Spoffard; Lorelei worries about her unrefined behavior.

### [Brains Are Really Everything](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/vi-brains-are-really-everything)

Dorothy sabotages Lorelei's engagement by telling Henry exaggerated stories about Lorelei's extravagance and bad luck with fiancés.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters