Little Dorrit · Character
Physician
A doctor attending the Merdle family and high society.
minor
Also known as Physician
First appearance: xiii the progress of an epidemic
Physician shows up with force in Mr. Merdle's Complaint. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A famous physician who attends the party and notes Mr.
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In Mr. Merdle's Complaint: A famous physician who attends the party and notes Mr. Merdle's poor health, arranging a consultation for the next day. Later, in XXV: The Chief Butler Resigns the Seals of Office: Hosts a…
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- Financial and Medical Figures
- Protagonist
- Circumlocution Office and Society
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