The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Mrs. Luke
Luke the Hermit's wife, mentioned in his backstory.
minor
Also known as Luke
First appearance: part ii vii the end of the mystery
Mrs. Luke shows up with force in Three Cheers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives at the courtroom and reunites with her husband Luke.
Mrs. Luke first appears in 0024 part ii vii the end of the mystery.
In Three Cheers: Arrives at the courtroom and reunites with her husband Luke.
Later, in Our Troubles Begin: Seasick and miserable; stows away with her husband and is given medicine by the Doctor.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and antagonists
- Protagonist
- Supporting crew and locals
- Doctor's core companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Luke in part ii vii the end of the mystery