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Mr. Wardle: character portrait from The Pickwick Papers (Dickens, Charles)

A character in The Pickwick Papers

Mr. Wardle

The Pickwick Papers by Dickens, Charles

A jolly host and acquaintance of Mr. Pickwick.

Also known as: Wardle

Inside the story

Meet Mr. Wardle

Mr. Wardle is a jolly country gentleman who welcomes visitors to his home and offers them warm hospitality. At the story’s outset, he is an acquaintance and friendly host to Mr. Pickwick and his traveling companions.

On the page

A hearty stout old gentleman in a blue coat with bright buttons, corduroy breeches and top-boots.

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