Sister Carrie · Character
Harry Quincel
A theatrical manager who helps cast Carrie in a play.
minor
Also known as Mr. Harry Quincel, Mr. Quincel, Quincel, Harrison
First appearance: xxxvii the spirit awakens new search for the gate
Harry Quincel's tie to Charles Drouet is one of the pressures that moves Sister Carrie—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Quincel is the lodge member organizing the play; he asks Drouet to find a young lady for a part and later sends the script via Drouet.
Harry Quincel first appears in 0036 xxxvii the spirit awakens new search for the gate.
With Charles Drouet (friendship): Harry Quincel is a friend and fellow salesman of Drouet, part of his social and professional circle. With Charles Drouet (friendship): Harry Quincel is a friend and fellow salesman of Drouet, part of his social and professional circle. With Charles Drouet (friendship): Harry Quincel is a friend and fellow salesman of Drouet, part of his social and professional circle.
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- Other
Character groups
- Carrie's early influences
- Hurstwood's family and decline
- Chicago and New York society
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- Charles Drouet
friendship · positive
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- Charles Drouet
friendship · positive
Harry Quincel is a friend and fellow salesman of Drouet, part of his social and… How this plays out →
- Charles Drouet
friendship · positive
Harry Quincel is a friend and fellow salesman of Drouet, part of his social and… How this plays out →
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Harry Quincel appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Witless Aladdin: The Gate to the World
- XVII: A Glimpse Through the Gateway: Hope Lightens the Eye
- XVIII: Just Over the Border: A Hail and Farewell
- XLIII: The World Turns Flatterer: An Eye in the Dark
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