Overview
Character Name
Dr. Grimwig
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dramatic Function
Foil
Relationships
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
London, 1830s
Analysis
A friend of the wealthy and generous Mr. Brownlow, Dr. Grimwig examines Oliver at Mr. Brownlow’s request. He is, in contrast to Brownlow, pessimistic, cynical, and jaded. At the core, however, he is a good man; his curmudgeonly attitude is merely a quirk of character.
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