Alice Adams · Character
Mrs. Palmer
Mildred's mother, a socially ambitious matron.
minor
Also known as the stately Mr. Palmer, Palmer, Mr. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer
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Mrs. Palmer shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Calmly listens to Mildred's concerns about Arthur and Alice, and discusses the gossip about Alice's past.
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Character groups
- Alice's Social Circle
- Protagonist
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