# Uncle Poul — Quicksand character guide

> Uncle Poul in Quicksand by Nella Larsen.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-x

## Who they are

Helga's uncle in Copenhagen, a wealthy and kind man.

## Relationships

### [Helga Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/characters/helga_crane)

_family_

Uncle Poul is Helga's wealthy Danish uncle who provides her shelter but maintains a cold, distant, and disapproving attitude toward her.

### [Helga Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/characters/helga_crane)

_family_

Uncle Poul is Helga's wealthy Danish uncle who provides her shelter but maintains a cold, distant, and disapproving attitude toward her.

### [Helga Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/characters/helga_crane)

_family_

Uncle Poul is Helga's wealthy Danish uncle who provides her shelter but maintains a cold, distant, and disapproving attitude toward her.

## In the story

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

Aunt Katrina's husband, who welcomes Helga to Denmark with graciousness.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/xiii)

Herr Dahl supports his wife's plans, complimenting Helga's beauty and even arranging for jewelry. He escorts her into the evening party and takes pride in her effect on guests.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/xiv)

Pleased with Helga's social success and supportive of her integration into Danish high society.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/xv)

Referenced as unruffled and calm; Helga recalls his demeanor when considering the Dahls' attitude.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quicksand_se/chapters/xvii)

Helga promised to return to Copenhagen but has not yet made the move.

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