Little Dorrit
Returns to London and becomes curious about the Dorrit family's connection to his mother's household.
Book I: Poverty
Returns from the East and becomes entangled with the Dorrit family and his mother's secrets.
Fellow Travellers
Reveals his harsh childhood and lack of will, having been sent to China against his wishes.
Home
Returns to his mother's house after years abroad, reflecting on his childhood and the oppressive environment.
Family Affairs
Arthur informs his mother of his decision to leave the family business, explores the decaying house, and observes Little Dorrit.
VIII: The Lock
Follows Little Dorrit to the Marshalsea, meets her family, and offers his friendship and support.
Little Mother
Spends a restless night in the Marshalsea, walks the yard at dawn, and arranges to meet Little Dorrit at her uncle's lodging.
Containing the Whole Science of Government
Persistently seeks information about William Dorrit's debt from the Circumlocution Office, enduring bureaucratic runarounds.
Bleeding Heart Yard
Visits Bleeding Heart Yard to find the Plornishes and arrange Tip's release from debtors' prison.
Patriarchal
Visits Mr. Casby's house, confronts the shattering of his old idealized image of Flora, and reflects on Casby's true character.
Little Dorrit's Party
Receives Little Dorrit's late-night visit; agrees to her request regarding her father; first calls her 'Little Dorrit' as a tender name.
Nobody's Weakness
Walks to Twickenham, meditating on his future, his mother, and Little Dorrit; debates whether to fall in love with Pet.
Nobody's Rival
Visits the Meagles, observes Gowan with unease, and struggles with his feelings for Pet.
A Puzzle
Visits the Marshalsea regularly, responds to letters from the Dorrit family, and agrees to meet Mrs. Chivery.
Machinery in Motion
Arranges a business partnership with Daniel Doyce via Mr. Meagles, and makes a bargain with Mr. Pancks to learn about the Dorrit family.
Fortune-Telling
Visits the Marshalsea and asks Maggy to summon Little Dorrit, but she declines to see him.
Nobody's State of Mind
Struggles with his decision to suppress love for Pet and his dislike of Henry Gowan; maintains a composed and generous demeanor.
Five-and-Twenty
Troubled by Mr. Pancks's investigations into the Dorrit family and concerned about his mother's secrets; accompanies Mr. Meagles in searching for Miss Wade.
Nobody's Disappearance
Tries once more to find Tattycoram at Miss Wade's house, but finds it empty. Later visits the Meagles cottage, walks by the river, and has a poignant conversation with Pet, resigning his romantic hopes.
Spirit
Observes William Dorrit's patronizing treatment of Old Nandy and reflects on the dynamics of the Marshalsea.
More Fortune-Telling
Visits Little Dorrit, gently presses her to confide in him, and later learns from Pancks of the discovery affecting the Dorrit family.
A Shoal of Barnacles
Attends the wedding out of a sacred promise, feeling the pain of the occasion more than the pleasure.
What Was Behind Mr. Pancks on Little Dorrit's Hand
Receives the news from Pancks, expresses amazement and gratitude, and helps facilitate the revelation to the Dorrit family.
The Marshalsea Becomes an Orphan
Finds Little Dorrit fainted in her room and carries her to the carriage, gently reproaching the family for forgetting her.
Book II: Riches
Arthur remains in London, grappling with his feelings for Little Dorrit and the ongoing mysteries surrounding the Clennam family.
A Letter from Little Dorrit
The recipient of Little Dorrit's letter, whom she trusts with her deepest feelings and anxieties.
The Dowager Mrs. Gowan Is Reminded That "It Never Does"
Works as the younger partner in Doyce and Clennam, supporting Daniel Doyce's inventions and reflecting on his own past aspirations.
Appearance and Disappearance
Supports Mr. Meagles' decision to travel to Italy, visits the cottage regularly, and later spots Tattycoram with a strange man in London.
X: The Dreams of Mrs. Flintwinch Thicken
Walks to his mother's house, preoccupied with secrets and his recent glimpse of Miss Wade and Tattycoram; is disturbed by the presence of Blandois and his mother's cold dismissal.
A Letter from Little Dorrit
The recipient of Little Dorrit's letter; she confides in him about her observations and feelings, trusting his knowledge and goodness.
The Progress of an Epidemic
Clennam is weary and out of sorts, troubled by his partner's deferred hope and what he saw at his mother's; he is skeptical of the Merdle mania.
Introduces the Next
Seeks information about Blandois from Miss Wade, struggles with her cold demeanor and insinuations.
Who Passes by This Road So Late?
Preoccupied with the mysterious man from his mother's house; learns from Cavalletto that the man is an assassin.
Mistress Affery Makes a Conditional Promise, Respecting Her Dreams
Determined to uncover the truth about Blandois and his mother's secrets, he devises a plan to speak privately with Affery.
Reaping the Whirlwind
Devastated by the financial collapse, he blames himself for ruining his partner Doyce and resolves to make public amends, retaining nothing for himself.
The Pupil of the Marshalsea
Imprisoned in the Marshalsea, he spends hours in solitary reflection, realizing Little Dorrit's central role in his life.
An Appearance in the Marshalsea
Isolated and depressed in the Marshalsea, he confronts Rigaud about suspicions of murder against his mother's house.
XXIX: A Plea in the Marshalsea
Suffering from illness and despair in the Marshalsea; refuses Little Dorrit's offer of her fortune.
XXX: Closing In
Referenced as the nephew whose father was forced into marriage and whose father's secret is central to the revelations.
Closed
Mentioned as the intended recipient of the packet; Mrs. Clennam wishes to conceal her actions from him until her death.
Going
Lies very ill in the Marshalsea, the cause of Pancks's guilt.
Going!
Lies ill in the Marshalsea, too weak for emotional conversations, relying on Little Dorrit and Mr. Meagles.
Gone
Released from prison in spirit through his love for Little Dorrit; he accepts her proposal and learns of the loss of the Dorrit fortune.
