The Pickwick Papers · Character

Dowler

A blustering and cowardly military man who travels with the Pickwickians.

minor

Also known as Dowler, Mr. Dowler, the valorous Dowler

First appearance: viii

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Travels with his wife on the same coach to Bath, introduces Mr.

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In In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly.: Travels with his wife on the same coach to Bath, introduces Mr. Pickwick to Angelo Cyrus Bantam. Later, in Chapter XXXVI: Sits up for his…

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In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly.
Travels with his wife on the same coach to Bath, introduces Mr. Pickwick to Angelo Cyrus Bantam.
Chapter XXXVI
Sits up for his wife, mistakes Mr. Winkle for a romantic rival, and furiously pursues him with a knife.
Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller's absence, by describing a soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was entrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a private mission of delicacy and importance.
Mentioned as the source of violence that caused Mr. Winkle to flee.
How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the fire
Apologizes to Winkle for his threat, revealing his own cowardice, and reconciles with him.
Mr. Samuel Weller, being entrusted with a mission of love, proceeds to execute it; with what success will hereinafter appear.
Mentioned as having undertaken to deliver a note from Mr. Pickwick.

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