Bleak House
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
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Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
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Law vs. Justice
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Philanthropy, Social Responsibility, and Kindness
Haunting, Guilt, and Destiny
Identity and Appearance
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Esther Summerson
Mr. Jarndyce
Lady Dedlock
Sir Leicester Dedlock
Ada Clare
Richard Carstone
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Mr. Vholes
Mr. Guppy
Mr. Jobling / Mr. Weevle
Bart Smallweed
Mr. Smallweed
Mrs. Smallweed
Judy Smallweed
Krook
Miss Flite
Captain Hawdon / Nemo
George
Phil
Jo
Mr. Snagsby
Mrs. Snagsby
Guster
Mr. Bagnet
Mrs. Bagnet
Mr. Bucket
Mrs. Bucket
Mademoiselle Hortense
Jenny
Liz
The Brickmaker
Mrs. Jellyby
Mr. Skimpole
Mrs. Pardiggle
Mr. Jellyby
Mr. Quale
Caddy Jellyby
Prince Turveydrop
Mr. Turveydrop
Peepy
Mr. Chadband
Mrs. Chadband / Mrs. Rachael
Miss Barbary / Esther’s Godmother
Volumnia Dedlock
Tom Jarndyce
Rosa
Mr. Rouncewell
Mrs. Rouncewell
Mr. Woodcourt
Mrs. Woodcourt
Charley
Gridley
Mr. Boythorn
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Plaintiff
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Themes
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Social Mobility, Class, and Lineage
Law vs. Justice
Passion, Obsession, and Madness
Philanthropy, Social Responsibility, and Kindness
Haunting, Guilt, and Destiny
Identity and Appearance
Quotes
Characters
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Esther Summerson
Mr. Jarndyce
Lady Dedlock
Sir Leicester Dedlock
Ada Clare
Richard Carstone
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Mr. Vholes
Mr. Guppy
Mr. Jobling / Mr. Weevle
Bart Smallweed
Mr. Smallweed
Mrs. Smallweed
Judy Smallweed
Krook
Miss Flite
Captain Hawdon / Nemo
George
Phil
Jo
Mr. Snagsby
Mrs. Snagsby
Guster
Mr. Bagnet
Mrs. Bagnet
Mr. Bucket
Mrs. Bucket
Mademoiselle Hortense
Jenny
Liz
The Brickmaker
Mrs. Jellyby
Mr. Skimpole
Mrs. Pardiggle
Mr. Jellyby
Mr. Quale
Caddy Jellyby
Prince Turveydrop
Mr. Turveydrop
Peepy
Mr. Chadband
Mrs. Chadband / Mrs. Rachael
Miss Barbary / Esther’s Godmother
Volumnia Dedlock
Tom Jarndyce
Rosa
Mr. Rouncewell
Mrs. Rouncewell
Mr. Woodcourt
Mrs. Woodcourt
Charley
Gridley
Mr. Boythorn
Terms
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Ward
Plaintiff
Symbols
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Fog
Miss Flite’s Birds
Houses
Lit Devices
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Alliteration
Allusions
Anthropomorphism
Dialect
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Hyperbole
Imagery
Metaphors
Mood
Motifs
Paradox
Pathos
Personification
Satire
Setting
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Tone
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Why does Mr. Tulkinghorn want to meet George?
1 of 8
To discuss Captain Hawdon's illness
To ask for George's help undermining Jarndyce and Jarndyce
To obtain Captain Hawdon's handwriting for comparison
To offer George a permanent position in his office
What is George's reaction to Mr. Tulkinghorn's proposal?
2 of 8
He decides he doesn't want to be involved in Mr. Tulkinghorn's scheme
He is intrigued but requests more time to consider the offer
He agrees to help after some persuasion from Mr. Smallweed
He asks for a higher reward before considering the proposal
What condition does George set for responding to Mr. Tulkinghorn's proposal?
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He demands payment upfront from Mr. Tulkinghorn
He wants to consult a friend before giving his answer
He insists on meeting Captain Hawdon first
He requires legal documentation to protect himself
What characterizes Mrs. Bagnet's relationship with George?
4 of 8
Disdain for his irresponsible behavior
Indifference to his presence
Concern for his well-being
Fondness and teasing affection
What worries Mrs. Bagnet about George?
5 of 8
His lack of business skills
His unwillingness to help in the music shop
His influence on her husband's business decisions
His nomadic lifestyle and unmarried status
What reason does Mr. Bagnet give for never directly praising his wife, despite how much he cares for her?
6 of 8
He says that "discipline must be maintained"
He says that "words escape military men"
He says that "the old girl dislikes empty praise"
He says that "the children need a firm example"
How do the Bagnets react to George's dilemma?
7 of 8
They offer to intervene directly on his behalf
They encourage him to take the opportunity for financial gain
They advise him to stay away from secretive affairs
They suggest he consult with Mr. Tulkinghorn again
What causes Mr. Tulkinghorn to become flustered during his conversation with George?
8 of 8
George's refusal to provide Captain Hawdon's handwriting
George's admission that he hid Gridley
George's demand for a higher reward
George's decision to consult a friend before making a decision
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