# Harold Skimpole — Bleak House character guide

> Harold Skimpole in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Skimpole, Skimpole, Harold

**First appearance:** 0007-vi-quite-at-home

## Who they are

A charming but irresponsible friend of Jarndyce who lives on others' generosity.

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