Mrs Dalloway · Character

Sir William Bradshaw

A celebrated Harley Street psychiatrist whose serene authority and worship of proportion conceal a will to power over the souls in his care.

supporting

Also known as William, Bradshaw, Sir William Bradshaw

First appearance: Mrs. Dalloway

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

Attends Clarissa's party; discusses a Bill and shell shock; brings news of a young man's suicide.

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With Lucrezia Warren Smith (professional): Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses Lucrezia. With Septimus Warren Smith (psychological): Oppressive doctor-patient dynamic where Sir William embodies the crushing authority Septimus fears. With Lucrezia Warren Smith (professional): Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses Lucrezia.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Upper-class social circle
Septimus's tragic orbit
Protagonist

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Relationships

Lucrezia Warren Smith
professional · negative
Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses… How this plays out →
Septimus Warren Smith
psychological · negative
Lucrezia Warren Smith
professional · negative
Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses… How this plays out →
Septimus Warren Smith
psychological · negative

Lucrezia Warren Smith
Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses Lucrezia.
Septimus Warren Smith
Oppressive doctor-patient dynamic where Sir William embodies the crushing authority Septimus fears.
Lucrezia Warren Smith
Doctor-patient relationship where Sir William's cold authority intimidates and oppresses Lucrezia.
Septimus Warren Smith
Oppressive doctor-patient dynamic where Sir William embodies the crushing authority Septimus fears.

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