# Myrtle Cass — Main Street character guide

> Myrtle Cass in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Cass, Myrtle

**First appearance:** 0021-iii

## Who they are

Lyman Cass's awkward, unhappy daughter.

## In the story

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

Myrtle Cass appears with Cy Bogart, giggling and bouncing as they stroll in village love, stirring a sense of longing in Carol.

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

Myrtle Cass is mentioned as having spoken about Carol to Erik.

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

Myrtle is helped by Erik at the church supper, and Carol feels jealous of her.

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

Encourages Erik to work for her father and shows romantic interest in him.

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