Esther Summerson
Pretty, but not overwhelmingly
Humble, modest, quiet, hard-working, and grateful
Housekeeper of the Bleak House - agree John Jarndyce's proposal.She doesn't want Mr. Skimpole to visit Richard again, and he agrees. Finally, she marries with Mr woodcourt. At the ends, she and Woodcourt have two children and live happily.
Caddy Jellyby Friend of Esther's, secretary to her mother. Caddy feels ashamed of her own "lack of manners," but Esther's friendship heartens her. Caddy falls in love with Prince Turveydrop, marries him. They have the girl now.
Mrs Jellyby Caddy's mother, a "telescopic philanthropist" obsessed with an obscure African tribe but having little regard for the notion of charity beginning at home. However, this plan is failed and she is now devoted to the events of women's rights protection
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Miss Barbary Esther's godmother and severe childhood guardian. She is also the sister of Lady Dedlock. She is the fiancée of Mr Boythorn
Allan Woodcourt a surgeon and a kind, caring man who loves Esther deeply. She in turn loves him but feels unable to respond, not only because of her prior commitment to John Jarndyce and her ugly face, but also because she fears her illegitimacy will cause his mother to object to their connection.He tells Esther that he loves her one night, but she refuses because she is engaged with John Jarndyce
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