# The Warden — Zuleika Dobson character guide

> The Warden in Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Warden, the Sub-Warden, The Sub-Warden, the Warden

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

The head of Judas College, a figure of authority.

## Relationships

### [Zuleika Dobson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/zuleika_dobson)

_social_

The Warden is Zuleika's grandfather, and he is both proud of her beauty and exasperated by the chaos she causes at Oxford.

### [Duke of Dorset](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/duke_of_dorset)

_social_

The Duke and the Warden have a formal, respectful relationship as a student and the head of the college, strained by Zuleika's presence.

### [Duke of Dorset](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/duke_of_dorset)

_social_

The Duke and the Warden have a formal, respectful relationship as a student and the head of the college, strained by Zuleika's presence.

### [Duke of Dorset](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/duke_of_dorset)

_social_

The Duke and the Warden have a formal, respectful relationship as a student and the head of the college, strained by Zuleika's presence.

### [Zuleika Dobson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/zuleika_dobson)

_social_

The Warden is Zuleika's grandfather, and he is both proud of her beauty and exasperated by the chaos she causes at Oxford.

### [Zuleika Dobson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/characters/zuleika_dobson)

_social_

The Warden is Zuleika's grandfather, and he is both proud of her beauty and exasperated by the chaos she causes at Oxford.

## In the story

### [Zuleika Dobson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/zuleika-dobson)

The head of Zuleika's college, who hosts her and observes the unfolding events.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/i)

The Warden of Judas College, an ebon pillar of tradition, greets Zuleika at the station and escorts her to college.

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

Hosts the dinner and engages the Duke in conversation; follows the Duke into the hall when he feels faint.

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

Mentioned in the historical account of James II's visit to Judas College, where the Warden's house is the setting for the King's address.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/ix)

Sits calmly reading the programme, unaware of the emotional turmoil. The Duke sees him as a dried-up, mad old man.

### [The Concert and the Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/x)

Notices the crowd of undergraduates and retires hastily to avoid compromising his dignity.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xi)

Mentioned as part of the Oxford setting, though not directly active in this chapter.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xiv)

Mentioned indirectly as the Duke prepares to attend The MacQuern's lunch, but not directly present.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xxi)

Unaware of the tragedy, he leaves for the bump-supper; maintains dignity despite the empty Hall.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xxi)

Attempts to inform the Warden of the events but fails; giggles nervously.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xxiii)

Initially shocked by the news of the undergraduates' deaths, but relents upon learning all colleges were affected; shares his own romantic history with Zuleika.

## Links

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