# Mrs. McGanum — Main Street character guide

> Mrs. McGanum in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Chunky, young Mrs. McGanum

**First appearance:** 0039-iii

## Who they are

A plump, amiable young wife in the town.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/iv)

Friendly and amiable; Carol attempts to connect with her by asking about her baby's throat.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/iv)

Met with her husband in Minneapolis; the Kennicotts hold them as superior to strangers.

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