# Mrs. Bartlett — Looking Backward character guide

> Mrs. Bartlett in Looking Backward by Edward Bellamy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Edith Bartlett's mother, a minor figure in Julian's past life.

## In the story

### [Looking Backward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/looking_backward_se/chapters/looking-backward)

Edith Bartlett's mother, present during Julian's visits.

### [Chapter II: The Mesmeric Trance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/looking_backward_se/chapters/ii)

Edith's mother; expresses concern about labor unrest and socialism during dinner conversation.

### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/looking_backward_se/chapters/xxviii)

Present at the dinner where Julian argues about social inequality.

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