# Louise Ratterer — An American Tragedy character guide

> Louise Ratterer in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Louise, Louise Ratterer

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Thomas Ratterer's sister.

## In the story

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xi)

Tom's sister, who works in a dry-goods store. Her late arrival for dinner sets the stage for Clyde's meeting with Hortense.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as a friend Hortense considers involving in her scheme.

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