The Mystery of Edwin Drood · Character

Mr. Tope

Cathedral verger and his wife; minor servants of the cathedral community.

minor

Also known as Tope, Mrs. Tope, the tearful Mrs. Tope, Mr. and Mrs. Tope

First appearance: II: A Dean, and a Chapter Also

Mr. Tope shows up with force in II: A Dean, and a Chapter Also. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Verger; reports Jasper's illness to the Dean; his wife, Mrs.

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Mr. Tope first appears in 0001 ii a dean and a chapter also.

In II: A Dean, and a Chapter Also: The Verger; reports Jasper's illness to the Dean; his wife, Mrs. Tope, appears in the chapter.

Later, in A Night with Durdles: The verger is present and highly entertained by the Dean's comments, laughing in a deferential manner at the exchange.

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Central Cloisterham Figures

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Aftermath
Closing

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Mr. Tope appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
The Verger; reports Jasper's illness to the Dean; his wife, Mrs. Tope, appears in the chapter.
A Night with Durdles
The verger is present and highly entertained by the Dean's comments, laughing in a deferential manner at the exchange.
XVI: Devoted
Along with Mrs. Tope, tends to Jasper after his collapse, providing care and sustenance.
A Settler in Cloisterham
The Verger, mentioned as a potential source for lodging information; his wife Mrs. Tope is the landlady.
XXIII: The Dawn Again
Mentioned as the cathedral verger who is eluded by Deputy; his wife, Mrs. Tope, provides breakfast for Datchery.

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