# Mrs. Hodges — Of Human Bondage character guide

> Mrs. Hodges in Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hodges

**First appearance:** 0043-xliv

## Who they are

The landlady of Philip's lodgings in London.

## In the story

### [CIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/civ)

A fellow worker who befriends Philip, calls him by his first name, and encourages him to 'meet 'em 'alf-way.'

### [CVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cvii)

A colleague who suggests Philip try drawing and facilitates his design being shown to Miss Antonia.

### [CXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/cxi)

Says goodbye to Philip at Lynn's with tears in her eyes.

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