Manhattan Transfer · Character
Alice Sheffield
Roy's sister, a socialite.
minor
Also known as Alice Sheffield, Alice
First appearance: section i
Alice Sheffield shows up with force in IV: Skyscraper. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Asks Jimmy to help her husband Roy find a job, expressing frustration with his inactivity.
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Character groups
- Bohemian and underworld figures
- Protagonist
- Elite social climbers
- Background figures and minor characters
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See Alice Sheffield in section i