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Mrs. Grimsditch

The loyal housekeeper at Orlando's country estate.

minor

Also known as good old Mrs. Grimsditch, good old Grimsditch, Grimsditch

First appearance: i

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

The housekeeper who worries about Orlando's safety and defends his character to the chaplain.
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With Mr. Dupper (professional): Mr. Dupper and Mrs. Grimsditch are fellow servants at Orlando's estate, collaborating on household management with mutual respect. With Orlando (professional): Mrs. Grimsditch is a…

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Character Web

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OROrlandoKJKing JamesMDMr. DupperMPMiss Penelope …LMLady Margaret …MGMrs. Grimsditch

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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