# Dr. Price — The Marrow of Tradition character guide

> Dr. Price in The Marrow of Tradition by Charles W. Chesnutt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Price, Telephone Dr. Price, A Dr. Price, Price

**First appearance:** 0008-vii-the-operation

## Who they are

A white doctor who participates in the operation on Dodie.

## In the story

### [At Break of Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/i-at-break-of-day)

The attending physician; remains optimistic but warns of possible complications.

### [IV: Theodore Felix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/iv-theodore-felix)

Examines Dodie, determines the obstruction, and recommends summoning a specialist from Philadelphia.

### [A Journey Southward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/v-a-journey-southward)

Wellington doctor who sent for Dr. Burns to perform an operation; friend of Miller.

### [VI: Janet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/vi-janet)

Local physician who acquiesces to Miller's involvement in the operation and meets Dr. Burns at the station.

### [VII: The Operation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/vii-the-operation)

Anxious about the racial implications of Miller's involvement; tries to mediate between Burns and Carteret; ultimately tasked with turning Miller away.

### [XXII: How Not to Prevent a Lynching](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marrow_of_tradition_se/chapters/xxii-how-not-to-prevent-a-lynching)

Miller appeals to Dr. Price, a white friend, but Price refuses to help, stating that the matter is not his affair and that Sandy is likely guilty.

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