Middlemarch · Character
Dr. Minchin
A physician in Middlemarch who competes with Lydgate for patients.
minor
Also known as Dr. Minchin, Minchin
First appearance: xiv
Dr. Minchin shows up with force in XLV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Misdiagnoses a case as tumor; is annoyed by Lydgate's correction and complains about Lydgate's lack of etiquette.
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Character groups
- Middlemarch social and professional network
- Minor local tradesmen
- Local gossips and matrons
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Dr. Minchin in xiv