# Dr. Ripley — The Professor’s House character guide

> Dr. Ripley in The Professor’s House by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-professor-s-house

## Who they are

A doctor mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_professor_s_house_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as a specialist in Washington who later surmises about the tribe's extermination.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_professor_s_house_se/chapters/vi)

Smithsonian expert who shows interest but lacks funds.

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