# Mrs. Pawkins — Martin Chuzzlewit character guide

> Mrs. Pawkins in Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pawkins, Major Pawkins

**First appearance:** 0033-xxxi

## Who they are

An American boarding house keeper.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_chuzzlewit_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned as the keeper of the boardinghouse where Martin lodges, and to whom he is referred for board and lodging details.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_chuzzlewit_se/chapters/xvi)

A corrupt speculator and politician who 'loafs' and proposes a drink, embodying the moral decay Martin observes.

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