# Uncle Peter — Quicksand character guide

> Uncle Peter in Quicksand by Nella Larsen.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Helga's uncle who sends her money after her father's death.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/i)

Helga considers asking him for a loan, knowing he is the only relative who might help, though out of contempt rather than affection.

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

Mentioned as the relative who rescued Helga after her mother's death and sent her to school.

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

Not present; Helga goes to his house but is turned away by his new wife.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/x)

Sends Helga a final letter and a $5,000 check, severing their relationship and advising her to visit Aunt Katrina.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned in Helga's memory of his new wife's angry reaction, causing her misgiving.

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