# The Burglar — Heartbreak House character guide

> The Burglar in Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Burglar, the Burglar, Billy Dunn, Mr. William Dunn

**First appearance:** 0033-heartbreak-house

## Who they are

A comic burglar who breaks into Heartbreak House, later revealed as an old acquaintance.

## Relationships

### [Ellie Dunn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heartbreak_house_se/characters/ellie_dunn)

_social_

Ellie is startled by the burglar's intrusion but later treats him with a mixture of pity and amusement.

### [Hesione Hushabye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heartbreak_house_se/characters/hesione_hushabye)

_social_

Hesione treats the burglar with theatrical fascination, turning his intrusion into a social game.

### [Mazzini Dunn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/heartbreak_house_se/characters/mazzini_dunn)

_social_

Mazzini is bewildered by the burglar's presence and treats him with naive politeness, not recognizing the danger.

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