In "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens, particularly in Chapter 16, Lady Dedlock is depicted as restless and unpredictable, moving between her various residences. Sir Leicester Dedlock, her husband, struggles to keep up with her erratic behavior while also dealing with his own affliction, gout, which he perceives as an aristocratic burden passed down through his family lineage. The chapter highlights the interplay between nobility, illness, and the burdens of aristocratic heritage, as Sir Leicester reflects on the traditions of the Dedlock family and their unique suffering.

by Charles Dickens in English Fiction Stories

Writen by Charles Dickens

Category Fiction Stories