# Edward Mulhearn — How the Other Half Lives character guide

> Edward Mulhearn in How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Edward

**First appearance:** 0011-vii-a-raid-on-the-stale-beer-dives

## Who they are

A named individual, possibly a police officer or local figure.

## Relationships

### [David Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/how_the_other_half_lives_se/characters/david_smith)

_professional_

David Smith and Edward Mulhearn are likely colleagues or associates in reform work or journalism.

### [The Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/how_the_other_half_lives_se/characters/the_boy)

_friendship_

Edward Mulhearn and The Boy share a friendly or protective bond, possibly as mentor and protégé.

### [The Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/how_the_other_half_lives_se/characters/the_boy)

_friendship_

Edward Mulhearn and The Boy share a friendly or protective bond, possibly as mentor and protégé.

### [David Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/how_the_other_half_lives_se/characters/david_smith)

_professional_

David Smith and Edward Mulhearn are likely colleagues or associates in reform work or journalism.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Cheap Lodging-Houses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/how_the_other_half_lives_se/chapters/viii-the-cheap-lodging-houses)

A fourteen-year-old boy who ran away from home, was taken in by Smith, burned with a hot iron, and forced to beg.

## Links

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