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Hugh Whitbread

Immaculately upholstered, endlessly well-connected, Hugh glides through London on family feeling and a despatch box, adored by Clarissa and loathed by Peter.

supporting

Also known as Hugh, Whitbread, Mr. Whitbread

First appearance: Mrs. Dalloway

As a supporting figure in Mrs Dalloway, Hugh Whitbread is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentions meeting Clarissa in the Park; offers to help Peter Walsh; writes down Peter's address.
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With Sally Seton (social): Acquaintances from the same social circle, with Sally finding Hugh pompous and conventional. With Clarissa Dalloway (social): Longtime acquaintance within high society, marked by polite but…

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SSSally SetonCDClarissa Dallo…PWPeter WalshEDElizabeth Dall…RDRichard DallowayHWHugh Whitbread

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Upper-class social circle
  • Protagonist

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