# Mr. Strachey — The Getting of Wisdom character guide

> Mr. Strachey in The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. and Mrs. Strachey, Mrs. Strachey

**First appearance:** 0014-xii

## Who they are

A local gentleman who hosts social events Laura attends.

## Relationships

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_psychological_

Mr. Strachey is a teacher who takes a manipulative interest in Laura, using his authority to unsettle and control her.

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_psychological_

Mr. Strachey is a teacher who takes a manipulative interest in Laura, using his authority to unsettle and control her.

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_psychological_

Mr. Strachey is a teacher who takes a manipulative interest in Laura, using his authority to unsettle and control her.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xii)

Mr. Strachey dramatically presides over the expulsion, delivering a theatrical speech that captivates Laura.

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