# Richard Dalloway — The Voyage Out character guide

> Richard Dalloway in The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Richard Dalloway, Mr. Dalloway, Dalloway

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A conservative politician who briefly visits the ship with his wife.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_out_se/chapters/iii)

Discusses his political views on women's suffrage and the importance of English continuity; shares a private moment with Clarissa about their ambitions.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_out_se/chapters/iv)

Debates with Rachel about politics, society, and gender roles; falls asleep during Clarissa's reading; later expounds his ideals of unity and empire.

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

Kisses Rachel, then feels guilt and unease; later converses with Helen and Rachel about philosophy and politics.

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

Referenced in Rachel's account of the kiss; his action triggers Rachel's crisis about sexuality and freedom.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_out_se/chapters/xiii)

Referenced by Rachel as the source of her request for the Speech on the American Revolution.

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