The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character

Dean Arabin

The Dean of Barchester, husband of Mrs. Arabin, a scholarly and kind clergyman.

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Also known as Arabin

First appearance: lxx mrs arabin is caught

Dean Arabin shows up with force in What Mr. Walker Thought About It. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Identified as an old friend of Mr.

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In What Mr. Walker Thought About It: Identified as an old friend of Mr. Crawley who might be able to help; Mr. Robarts plans to write to him. Later, in Mr. Crawley's Letter to the Dean: The recipient of Mr. Crawley's…

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London social circle
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What Mr. Walker Thought About It
Identified as an old friend of Mr. Crawley who might be able to help; Mr. Robarts plans to write to him.
Mr. Crawley's Letter to the Dean
The recipient of Mr. Crawley's letter; Mrs. Crawley hopes for his help upon his return.
LXXIV: The Crawleys Are Informed
Mentioned as the husband of Mrs. Arabin, who inadvertently placed the cheque in the envelope.
The Arabins Return to Barchester
Returns to Barchester and visits Mr. Crawley; reflects on past painful interactions with Crawley and Mrs. Crawley; expresses joy that Crawley has been cleared.
Mr. Crawley Speaks of His Coat
Visits Hogglestock to apologize for the cheque incident and to invite the Crawley family to stay at the deanery, but is rebuffed by Mr. Crawley's pride.
Barchester Cloisters
Present at Mr. Harding's bedside and participates in the funeral.
The Last Scene at Hogglestock
Visits the bishop at the palace to discuss Mr. Crawley's situation.
Mr. Crawley Is Conquered
Supports Crawley's transition, helps with his new coat, and accompanies him to Plumstead.

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