# Mrs. Quarles — Point Counter Point character guide

> Mrs. Quarles in Point Counter Point by Aldous Huxley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Sidney Quarles's wife and Philip's mother.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/point_counter_point_se/chapters/xviii)

Expresses her wish that Philip had gone to war to break his emotional shell; discussed this with Elinor.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/point_counter_point_se/chapters/xxxi)

Enters during the confrontation, tries to console Gladys, but is met with further anger.

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