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The chaplain on Orlando’s estate. Like Orlando and a handful of other characters, Mr. Dupper lives for hundreds of years in Orlando. He is in Orlando’s employ during the 16th century, and he is the one who marries Orlando and Shel during the 19th century. Mr. Dupper is also, like Mrs. Grimsditch and Grace Robinson, based on an actual person employed at Knole, the family estate of Vita Sackville-West.
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Mr. Dupper Character Timeline in Orlando
The timeline below shows where the character Mr. Dupper appears in Orlando. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2
...end, and Mrs. Grimsditch, the housekeeper, fears constantly that something terrible has become of him. Mr. Dupper , the chaplain, tries to calm her fears, but even he is worried. All of...
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Chapter 4
Upon her arrival at the country house, Orlando is met by Mrs. Grimsditch, Mr. Dupper , and an overly excited elk hound, which nearly knocks her to the ground. “Milord!...
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Chapter 5
...he cries, and they both run through the woods back to the house. The meet Mr. Dupper in the chapel and everyone from the estate gathers around. Mr. Dupper tells Shel and...
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