# Mr. Vance — Sister Carrie character guide

> Mr. Vance in Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Vance, the portly Vance

**First appearance:** 0029-xxx-the-kingdom-of-greatness-the-pilgrim-adream

## Who they are

Mrs. Vance's wealthy husband who enjoys socializing.

## In the story

### [A Pet of Good Fortune: Broadway Flaunts Its Joys](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xxxi-a-pet-of-good-fortune-broadway-flaunts-its-joys)

Mrs. Vance's portly husband who is genial and teaches Carrie a new card game.

### [The Feast of Belshazzar: A Seer to Translate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xxxii-the-feast-of-belshazzar-a-seer-to-translate)

Mr. Vance participates in the dinner conversation, mentioning a popular book and engaging in light social talk.

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