Who is Professor Westervelt from The Blithedale Romance and what is their importance? The_Blithedale_Romance English & Literature Professor Westervelt | The Blithedale Romance

Professor Westervelt appears at Blithedale in oriental robes and asks Coverdale for Zenobia. He whispers secrets about Priscilla to Zenobia and later reappears at the boarding-house in town. Coverdale again sees Professor Westervelt during an interview with the Veiled Lady in a village hall in town. Professor Westervelt attends Zenobia's funeral where he expresses his anger at Zenobia for committing suicide.