# Dr. Grantly — The Warden character guide > Dr. Grantly in The Warden by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** The Rev. Dr. Theophilus Grantly, The Rev. Theophilus Grantly, Dr. Grantly, Theophilus, Archdeacon Grantly, Archdeacon Theophilus Grantly, V Dr. Grantly **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-bishop-of-barchester ## Snapshot The imperious archdeacon and Mr. Harding's son-in-law, who treats any challenge to the Church's property as a personal and ecclesiastical war. ## Who they are Dr. Grantly is the archdeacon of Barchester, married to the warden's elder daughter, and a man of commanding dignity who unbends only within the clerical bed-curtains at Plumstead Episcopi. He regards John Bold as a firebrand and would have him avoided like the plague, and he is determined that the hospital's revenues be defended by every legal weapon available. His bullying energy collides with Mr. Harding's scrupulous quietism, and that collision forces the warden toward a decision the archdeacon cannot control. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mr_harding) _family_ Dr. Grantly is Mr. Harding's son-in-law, and their relationship is marked by mutual respect but also tension over Harding's moral scruples. ### [Bishop of Barchester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/bishop_of_barchester) _professional_ The Bishop and Dr. Grantly are ecclesiastical colleagues, with Grantly as his ambitious archdeacon, often pushing for action. ### [John Bold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/john_bold) _rivalry_ Dr. Grantly views John Bold as an enemy of the church and his father-in-law, leading to open hostility. ### [Mary Bold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mary_bold) _social_ Dr. Grantly and Mary Bold are polite acquaintances, with Mary avoiding his confrontational nature. ### [Eleanor Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/eleanor_harding) _family_ Dr. Grantly is Eleanor's brother-in-law, and their relationship is strained by his disapproval of her romance with John Bold. ### [Mrs. Grantly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mrs_grantly) _family_ Dr. and Mrs. Grantly are married, with a partnership that is loving but often dominated by his forceful personality. ### [Mr. Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mr_harding) _family_ Dr. Grantly is Mr. Harding's son-in-law, and their relationship is marked by mutual respect but also tension over Harding's moral scruples. ### [Mr. Harding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mr_harding) _family_ Dr. Grantly is Mr. Harding's son-in-law, and their relationship is marked by mutual respect but also tension over Harding's moral scruples. ### [Mary Bold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/mary_bold) _social_ Dr. Grantly and Mary Bold are polite acquaintances, with Mary avoiding his confrontational nature. ### [Bishop of Barchester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/bishop_of_barchester) _professional_ The Bishop and Dr. Grantly are ecclesiastical colleagues, with Grantly as his ambitious archdeacon, often pushing for action. ### [John Bold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/john_bold) _rivalry_ Dr. Grantly views John Bold as an enemy of the church and his father-in-law, leading to open hostility. ### [John Bold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/john_bold) _rivalry_ Dr. Grantly views John Bold as an enemy of the church and his father-in-law, leading to open hostility. ## In the story ### [Hiram's Hospital](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/i-hiram-s-hospital) The archdeacon and Mr. Harding's son-in-law, a strong-minded man who disapproves of Mr. Harding's financial generosity and manages his affairs. ### [The Barchester Reformer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/ii-the-barchester-reformer) The archdeacon, a staunch defender of church interests, who views John Bold as a dangerous demagogue. ### [The Bishop of Barchester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/iii-the-bishop-of-barchester) The archdeacon is repeatedly recommended by the bishop as the one to handle the matter; described as the working man of the diocese. ### [Dr. Grantly Visits the Hospital](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/v-dr-grantly-visits-the-hospital) Visits the hospital to confront the bedesmen, delivers a stern speech defending ecclesiastical revenues, and plans to secure Sir Abraham Haphazard as counsel. ### [VI: The Warden's Tea Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/vi-the-warden-s-tea-party) Attends the party and loudly discusses dangers to the church and reforms at Oxford. ### [VII: The Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/vii-the-jupiter) The archdeacon advises against writing to The Jupiter, warning that any response would be met with ridicule and further damage. ### [Plumstead Episcopi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/viii-plumstead-episcopi) The archdeacon is confronted by his wife about his role in the crisis; he defends himself but inwardly doubts, clinging to Sir Abraham's legal opinion. ### [The Conference](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/ix-the-conference) Presents Sir Abraham's opinion as favorable and urges inaction, showing his pragmatic and authoritative approach. ### [X: Tribulation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/x-tribulation) Mentioned in conversation between Harding and Eleanor as a stern figure, like a schoolmaster. ### [Mr. Bold's Visit to Plumstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xii-mr-bold-s-visit-to-plumstead) Receives Bold with arrogance and anger, refuses to accept the withdrawal, and dismisses him after citing Sir Abraham Haphazard's opinion. ### [The Warden's Decision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xiii-the-warden-s-decision) Mentioned as the archdeacon whom Mr. Harding seeks to avoid by traveling to London secretly. ### [Mount Olympus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xiv-mount-olympus) Referenced as the archdeacon with whom Bold had a difficult interview. ### [A Long Day in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xvi-a-long-day-in-london) The archdeacon is the person Mr. Harding most fears encountering; Harding writes him a note and takes elaborate precautions to avoid being intercepted by him in London. ### [Sir Abraham Haphazard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xvii-sir-abraham-haphazard) Referenced as one of Harding's friends who will likely oppose his resignation; Harding anticipates a confrontation with the archdeacon after his meeting with Sir Abraham. ### [XVIII: The Warden Is Very Obstinate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xviii-the-warden-is-very-obstinate) The archdeacon is furious and tries to convince Mr. Harding to abandon his resignation, using emotional and financial arguments. ### [The Warden Resigns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xix-the-warden-resigns) Visits the lawyers Cox and Cummins, and urges Mr. Harding to delay his resignation until after consulting the bishop. ### [Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xx-farewell) Secures Mr. Quiverful's consent for the hospital and attempts to persuade the bishop, but meets resistance. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/chapters/xxi-conclusion) Initially opposes the bishop's refusal to appoint a new warden and does not attend the wedding, but later becomes almost friends with John Bold. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters/dr_grantly - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_warden_se/characters