# Mrs. Kirke — Little Women character guide

> Mrs. Kirke in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Kirke

**First appearance:** 0035-part-ii-xxxiv-a-friend

## Who they are

The boardinghouse owner where Jo stays in New York and meets Professor Bhaer.

## In the story

### [Jo's Journal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxiii-jo-s-journal)

Landlady of the boarding house who welcomes Jo and provides her with a room and position.

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