# Madame Laura — Home to Harlem character guide

> Madame Laura in Home to Harlem by Claude McKay.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Laura

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-arrival

## Who they are

A woman who runs a boarding house, providing a home for some of the characters.

## In the story

### [One Night in Philly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/xiii-one-night-in-philly)

Hosts the house in Philadelphia; greets Jake warmly and entertains him; her young son is present.

### [XV: Relapse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/xv-relapse)

Mentioned as having met Ray and asked for Jake's address, showing interest in Jake.

### [XVI: A Practical Prank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/xvi-a-practical-prank)

Travels from Philadelphia to visit Jake, only to be turned away by Congo Rose.

### [Third Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/home_to_harlem_se/chapters/third-part)

Visits Jake in the hospital, bringing news and a connection to his past.

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