# Tantripp — Middlemarch character guide

> Tantripp in Middlemarch by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tantripp, Dismissing Tantripp

**First appearance:** 0008-v

## Who they are

Dorothea's maid and personal attendant.

## In the story

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xx)

Dorothea's maid, who accompanies her on drives in Rome when Mr. Casaubon is occupied.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxi)

Tantripp brings Dorothea a card and announces Will Ladislaw's visit, acting as a servant in the household.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xlviii)

Dorothea's maid; expresses concern for Dorothea's pale appearance and offers comfort.

### [Chapter LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/liv)

Dorothea's maid, who announces Will's arrival and later gossips with Pratt about Dorothea's potential suitors.

### [LXXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/lxxx)

Dorothea's maid; expresses concern over Dorothea's sleepless night and helps her prepare for the day.

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