Bleak House Characters – Characters List

December 2, 2024
Bleak House Characters

Let your friends find their way here, as surely as the paths of Bleak House entwine all who walk them. Check all the Bleak House characters.

Rating4.02
Reviews110,480
Total Ratings5,715
5 Star Rating44,045 (39%)
GenresClassics, Historical Fiction
Pages1012

Bleak House Characters

Character NameDescription
Esther SummersonKind and modest orphan, raised by Mr. Jarndyce. Narrates part of the story.
John JarndyceGenerous guardian of Esther, Ada, and Richard. Owns Bleak House.
Ada ClareGentle and loving ward of Mr. Jarndyce. Engaged to Richard.
Richard CarstoneIdealistic ward of Mr. Jarndyce, obsessed with the Jarndyce v. Jarndyce case.
Lady DedlockWealthy, secretive wife of Sir Leicester. Hides a tragic past.
Sir Leicester DedlockProud baronet, devoted to his wife, Lady Dedlock.
TulkinghornRuthless lawyer, seeks to uncover Lady Dedlock’s secret.
Mr. GuppyAmbitious law clerk, infatuated with Esther.
JoPoor crossing-sweeper, helps uncover the novel’s mysteries.
Inspector BucketClever detective, solves mysteries in the story.
KrookRag-and-bottle shop owner, hoards papers, dies mysteriously by spontaneous combustion.
Miss FliteEccentric woman, obsessed with the Chancery Court and her “birds of hope.”
Mr. SnagsbyGenerous law stationer, often drawn into mysteries.
Mrs. SnagsbyJealous wife of Mr. Snagsby. One of major characters.
Harold SkimpoleSelfish man-child, lives off others while pretending innocence.
Caddy JellybyOverworked daughter of Mrs. Jellyby, marries Prince Turveydrop.
Mrs. JellybyNeglectful mother, obsessed with African charity work.
Mr. JellybyLong-suffering husband of Mrs. Jellyby.
Prince TurveydropKind and hard-working son of Old Mr. Turveydrop. Marries Caddy.
Old Mr. TurveydropSelf-absorbed man, obsessed with deportment.
Mr. GeorgeFormer soldier, runs a shooting gallery, loyal to Esther and her friends.
Phil SquodDisabled man, works for Mr. George, kind-hearted and loyal.
Allan WoodcourtHonest and caring doctor, loves Esther.
Mr. SmallweedGreedy and cruel moneylender, often manipulates others.
Judy SmallweedMr. Smallweed’s sharp-tongued granddaughter, cares for him.
Grandfather SmallweedMiserly patriarch of the Smallweed family.
Charley NeckettYoung girl, works as a maid for Esther, supports her siblings.
Tom NeckettCharley’s younger brother, looked after by her.
Emma NeckettCharley’s younger sister, cared for by Charley.
Mr. VholesCold and calculating lawyer, exploits Richard’s obsession with the case.
GridleyAngry man, victim of the Chancery Court’s delays.
Mr. BoythornLoud and passionate friend of Mr. Jarndyce, enemy of Sir Leicester.
Mrs. PardiggleBossy philanthropist, forces charity on the poor.
The Neckett ChildrenOrphans left behind by their father, supported by Charley.
JennyPoor washerwoman, connected to Jo and Lady Dedlock’s secret.
LizJenny’s friend, often helps care for Jo.
Mr. ChadbandHypocritical preacher, loves to lecture others.
Mrs. ChadbandWife of Mr. Chadband, known for her pious demeanor.
GusterMaid to the Snagsbys, prone to fainting.
Volumnia DedlockSir Leicester’s chatty cousin, often at Chesney Wold.
Mr. RouncewellWealthy ironmaster, father of Rosa and George.
RosaLady Dedlock’s maid, loved by Watt Rouncewell.
Watt RouncewellMr. Rouncewell’s son, wants to marry Rosa.
HortenseFormer maid of Lady Dedlock, vengeful and dangerous.
Mrs. RouncewellHousekeeper at Chesney Wold, mother of Mr. Rouncewell.
Captain HawdonLady Dedlock’s former lover, Jo knows him as “Nemo.”
NemoAlias of Captain Hawdon, dies of an opium overdose.
Dr. Bayham BadgerFriendly doctor, introduces Esther to Allan Woodcourt.
Mrs. Bayham BadgerWife of Dr. Badger, proud of her previous marriages.
Tom JarndyceAncestor whose disputed will started the Jarndyce v. Jarndyce case.
BarbaryEsther’s mother’s maiden name, linked to her mysterious past.
KengeMr. Jarndyce’s solicitor, known as “Conversation Kenge.”
Carstone FamilyRelated to Ada and Richard, involved in the lawsuit.
Guppy’s MotherProud of her son, often meddles in his life.
Mr. WeevleGuppy’s roommate, involved in Krook’s mysteries.
JoblingAlias of Mr. Weevle, tries to avoid trouble.
Mrs. GuppyProtective and doting mother of Mr. Guppy.
Mr. Jarndyce’s ServantsLoyal staff at Bleak House, help maintain order.
Chancery LawyersNameless figures representing the slow legal system.
Ghost WalkSymbolic figure tied to Lady Dedlock’s guilt and past.

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