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Mrs. Bartholomew

A woman who appears in Orlando's household.

minor

Also known as Bartholomew

First appearance: i

Mrs. Bartholomew's tie to Orlando is one of the pressures that moves Orlando—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The housekeeper who clears tea and disrupts Orlando's creative mood.
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With Orlando (professional): Mrs. Bartholomew is a housekeeper or servant at Orlando's estate, managing domestic affairs with loyalty and efficiency. With Orlando (professional): Mrs. Bartholomew is a housekeeper or…

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Character Web

8 connections

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OROrlandoQEQueen ElizabethLOLouiseMGMrs. GrimsditchMBMarched BasketMBMrs. Bartholomew

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Orlando's extended acquaintance
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and social figures

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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