Sister Carrie · Character
Mr. Vance
Mrs. Vance's wealthy husband who enjoys socializing.
minor
Also known as Vance, the portly Vance
First appearance: xxx the kingdom of greatness the pilgrim adream
Mr. Vance shows up with force in A Pet of Good Fortune: Broadway Flaunts Its Joys. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In A Pet of Good Fortune: Broadway Flaunts Its Joys: Mrs. Vance's portly husband who is genial and teaches Carrie a new card game. Later, in The Feast of Belshazzar: A Seer to Translate: Mr. Vance participates in the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Chicago and New York society
- Carrie's early influences
- Hurstwood's family and decline
- Protagonist
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Carrie’s internal debate reaches its emotional and psychological peak as she wavers between the security of he…
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See Mr. Vance in xxx the kingdom of greatness the pilgrim adream