# Sylvia — Poetry character guide

> Sylvia in Poetry by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** herself

**First appearance:** 0014-to-the-latest

## Who they are

A woman referenced by the narrator, possibly a relative or friend.

## In the story

### [Bib Ballads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/bib-ballads)

The son's lady friend who draws him away from his family each morning.

### [His Lady Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/his-lady-friend)

The young girl who has captured the son's attention, referred to as 'his lady friend.'

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