# Ella Corpening — Look Homeward, Angel character guide

> Ella Corpening in Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ella Corpening

**First appearance:** 0018-part-ii-xiv

## Who they are

A young woman who boards at Eliza's.

## Relationships

### [Eugene Gant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/eugene_gant)

_social_

Ella Corpening is a local girl and acquaintance of Eugene, representing the mundane social interactions of his youth.

### [Eugene Gant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/eugene_gant)

_social_

Ella Corpening is a local girl and acquaintance of Eugene, representing the mundane social interactions of his youth.

### [Eugene Gant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/eugene_gant)

_social_

Ella Corpening is a local girl and acquaintance of Eugene, representing the mundane social interactions of his youth.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii)

A mulatto woman Eugene seeks for a subscription payment, representing his fascination with the black community.

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