# Rachel Quarles — Point Counter Point character guide

> Rachel Quarles in Point Counter Point by Aldous Huxley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Sidney Quarles's first wife, deceased before the novel begins.

## In the story

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/point_counter_point_se/chapters/xx)

Shown as a deeply religious and moral woman who struggles to understand Elinor's lack of reverence for 'holy things.' She is bewildered by Elinor's frankness and feels a barrier between them.

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

Offers Marjorie spiritual guidance, emphasizing salvation over happiness; holds firm Christian views on sin and responsibility.

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