# Mrs. Westlake — Main Street character guide

> Mrs. Westlake in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ma Westlake, gentle Mrs. Dr. Westlake

**First appearance:** 0040-iv

## Who they are

The wife of old Dr. Westlake, a kindly gossip.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/i)

Visits Carol to persuade her to attend the Thanatopsis meeting, acting as an amiable matchmaker for the club.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/iii)

Mrs. Westlake encourages Carol's desire for a room of her own and becomes a confidante.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/ii)

Carol finds dependable kindness in Mrs. Westlake, who is receptive and allows Carol to sob out the story of Bea.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/i)

Gapes from her porch as Carol and Erik pass; Carol visits her afterward and feels compelled to explain the encounter.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/i)

She walks past the house and inspects the porch and windows, causing Carol to drop the curtain in alarm.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/ii)

Betrays Carol's confidences, spreading rumors around town.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/main_street_se/chapters/v)

Carol meets her in Uncle Whittier's store and feels intimidated by her stare.

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