The Vicar of Bullhampton · Character

Sir Gregory Marrable

The baronet of Dunripple, whose estate and favor hang over his nephew Walter Marrable's prospects and, by extension, over Mary Lowther's choice.

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Also known as Sir Gregory, Gregory, the late Sir Gregory Marrable, the present Sir Gregory

First appearance: Captain Marrable and His Father

As a supporting figure in The Vicar of Bullhampton, Sir Gregory Marrable is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The current baronet, an old man living at Dunripple Park; head of the family but estranged from some branches.

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Sir Gregory is the great man whose shadow reaches into Bullhampton, the landlord whose displeasure the builder Grimes fears and whose patronage Mr. Puddleham hopes to enjoy. His wealth and title make Walter's position precarious and his suit for Mary uncertain, since the heir's expectations depend on an uncle's goodwill. He never appears on the page directly, yet his presence shapes the marriage market that governs the novel's central courtship.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Captain Walter Marrable
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Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and… How this plays out →
Captain Walter Marrable
family · negative
Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and… How this plays out →
Captain Walter Marrable
family · negative
Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and… How this plays out →

Captain Walter Marrable
Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and exerts familial pressure.
Captain Walter Marrable
Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and exerts familial pressure.
Captain Walter Marrable
Walter is the nephew of Sir Gregory, who disapproves of Walter's romantic choices and exerts familial pressure.

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Sir Gregory Marrable appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Captain Marrable and His Father
The current baronet, an old man living at Dunripple Park; head of the family but estranged from some branches.
The Marrables of Dunripple
The elderly baronet, infirm and self-absorbed, but charitable and honourable.
Mr. Gilmore's Rubies
Mentioned as host at Dunripple; his son Gregory is ill.
LVIII: Edith Brownlow’s Dream
The invalid uncle who wishes to see Edith married to Walter, but his meddling is ill-timed and uninformed.
Sir Gregory Marrable Has a Headache
The baronet who disapproves of Walter's engagement to Mary; complains of a headache.
The End of Mary Lowther's Story
Recovers from his headache and disappointment; persuaded by Mrs. Brownlow and Edith to accept Walter's marriage to Mary and make them welcome at Dunripple.

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