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Bleak House Character Relationship Map

Explore the relationships between Esther Summerson, John Jarndyce, Ada Clare, Richard Carstone, Lady Dedlock, and the other major characters in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

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Spoilers: this map covers the whole book.

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Ward ofWard ofWard ofCompanion ofEngaged toLovesLovesProposes toMarriesMother ofBlackmailsInvestigatesPursuesEnemy ofEsther SummersonJohn JarndyceAda ClareRichard CarstoneLady DedlockMr TulkinghornAllan WoodcourtMr Guppy

Key characters

  • Esther Summerson
  • John Jarndyce
  • Ada Clare
  • Richard Carstone
  • Lady Dedlock
  • Mr Tulkinghorn
  • Allan Woodcourt
  • Mr Guppy

Key relationships

Esther Summerson → John Jarndyce
Ward of
Ada Clare → John Jarndyce
Ward of
Richard Carstone → John Jarndyce
Ward of
Esther Summerson → Ada Clare
Companion of
Ada Clare → Richard Carstone
Engaged to
Esther Summerson → Allan Woodcourt
Loves
Allan Woodcourt → Esther Summerson
Loves
John Jarndyce → Esther Summerson
Proposes to
Esther Summerson → Allan Woodcourt
Marries
Lady Dedlock → Esther Summerson
Mother of
Mr Tulkinghorn → Lady Dedlock
Blackmails
Mr Tulkinghorn → Esther Summerson
Investigates
Mr Guppy → Esther Summerson
Pursues
Lady Dedlock → Mr Tulkinghorn
Enemy of

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