Orlando · Character
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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