# Irene Mallard — Look Homeward, Angel character guide

> Irene Mallard in Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Irene Mallard, Irene Mallard, Irene

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

## Who they are

A young woman who boards at Eliza's and attracts Eugene's attention.

## In the story

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/chapters/part-iii-xxxi)

Teaches Eugene to dance; listens to his confessions and strokes his hand; gives him comfort without physical intimacy.

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