# Owen — Moving the Mountain character guide

> Owen in Moving the Mountain by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0001-moving-the-mountain

## Who they are

A figure in the transformed world Nellie navigates, whose presence and choices test the boundaries of the new social order.

## Relationships

### [Brother John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/brother_john)

_friendship_

Brother John and Owen are close companions, with Owen possibly serving as a confidant or ally.

### [Nellie Robertson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/nellie_robertson)

_friendship_

Nellie and Owen are friends or allies, possibly with Owen supporting Nellie's interests.

### [Brother John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/brother_john)

_friendship_

Brother John and Owen are close companions, with Owen possibly serving as a confidant or ally.

### [Nellie Robertson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/nellie_robertson)

_friendship_

Nellie and Owen are friends or allies, possibly with Owen supporting Nellie's interests.

### [Brother John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/brother_john)

_friendship_

Brother John and Owen are close companions, with Owen possibly serving as a confidant or ally.

### [Nellie Robertson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/nellie_robertson)

_friendship_

Nellie and Owen are friends or allies, possibly with Owen supporting Nellie's interests.

## In the story

### [Chapter III: The New World Unveiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/chapters/iii)

Nellie's husband, warmly greets John.

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

Explains the principles of the new economy, including the elimination of poverty and the rationale behind compulsory labor, and discusses the history of food adulteration.

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

John's brother-in-law, who patiently explains the new social arrangements, including the specialization of motherhood, the equality of women, and the reasons behind the elimination of tobacco and alcohol.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/chapters/vi)

John's brother-in-law, who provides a reassuring and patient presence, encouraging John to take his time in understanding the new world.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/chapters/vii)

John consults Owen to verify Nellie's figures on the cost of living in the residence group.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/chapters/viii)

Explains the social evolution and the new spirit of cooperation, and defends the role of women in history.

### [The New Education and the Arts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/chapters/x)

Discusses the reform of education and the press, and the socialization of business.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters/owen
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moving_the_mountain_se/characters