# Dr. Beale — Sister Carrie character guide

> Dr. Beale in Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0044-xlv-curious-shifts-of-the-poor

## Who they are

A physician who treats Hurstwood during his decline.

## Relationships

### [George Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/george_hurstwood)

_professional_

Dr. Beale is a colleague and friend of Hurstwood at the saloon, representing the respectable social circle Hurstwood loses.

### [George Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/george_hurstwood)

_professional_

Dr. Beale is a colleague and friend of Hurstwood at the saloon, representing the respectable social circle Hurstwood loses.

### [George Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/george_hurstwood)

_professional_

Dr. Beale is a colleague and friend of Hurstwood at the saloon, representing the respectable social circle Hurstwood loses.

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