# Mrs. Dowling — Alice Adams character guide

> Mrs. Dowling in Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dowling, the stricken Dowling, the ruthless Mrs. Dowling

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A neighbor or acquaintance of the Adams family.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/alice_adams_se/chapters/iii)

Mrs. Dowling encounters Alice on the street, initially glaring at her appearance but then forcing a smile. She unknowingly reveals her true feelings with an audible breath.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/alice_adams_se/chapters/vii)

Interrupts Alice and Frank, manipulates Frank into leaving to dance with Henrietta Lamb.

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