# Richard Dalloway — Mrs Dalloway character guide

> Richard Dalloway in Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Richard, Mr. Dalloway, dear old Richard

**First appearance:** 0000-mrs-dalloway

## Who they are

A Conservative MP and devoted husband who cannot say 'I love you' aloud, so he buys roses instead and hopes the gesture will do the talking.

## Relationships

### [Clarissa Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/clarissa_dalloway)

_family_

Husband and wife in a stable, affectionate but emotionally restrained marriage.

### [Peter Walsh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/peter_walsh)

_rivalry_

Longstanding rivalry over Clarissa's affection, tempered by mutual respect in later years.

### [Elizabeth Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/elizabeth_dalloway)

_family_

Father and daughter with a gentle, protective relationship, though Richard is often preoccupied.

### [Sally Seton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/sally_seton)

_friendship_

Friendly but slightly awkward relationship, with Richard appreciating Sally's vitality.

### [Clarissa Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/clarissa_dalloway)

_family_

Husband and wife in a stable, affectionate but emotionally restrained marriage.

### [Clarissa Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/clarissa_dalloway)

_family_

Husband and wife in a stable, affectionate but emotionally restrained marriage.

### [Sally Seton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/sally_seton)

_friendship_

Friendly but slightly awkward relationship, with Richard appreciating Sally's vitality.

### [Elizabeth Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/elizabeth_dalloway)

_family_

Father and daughter with a gentle, protective relationship, though Richard is often preoccupied.

### [Elizabeth Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/elizabeth_dalloway)

_family_

Father and daughter with a gentle, protective relationship, though Richard is often preoccupied.

### [Sally Seton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/characters/sally_seton)

_friendship_

Friendly but slightly awkward relationship, with Richard appreciating Sally's vitality.

## In the story

### [Mrs. Dalloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mrs_dalloway_se/chapters/mrs-dalloway)

Attends Lady Bruton's lunch; discusses Peter Walsh's return; talks with Sir William about a Bill and shell shock.

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