The Woodlanders · Character
Old Dr. Jones
Elderly doctor in the area, predecessor to Fitzpiers.
minor
Also known as Dr. Jones, Jones, old Jones
First appearance: x
Old Dr. Jones's tie to Grace Melbury is one of the pressures that moves The Woodlanders—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as having surmised the effect of the news on Grace's spirits.
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With Grace Melbury (professional): Old Dr. Jones is the local physician who attends to Grace and her family in medical matters. With Grace Melbury (professional): Old Dr. Jones is the local physician who attends to…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Upper-class and aspirational characters
- Rural and working-class community
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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- Grace Melbury
professional · positive
- Grace Melbury
professional · positive
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