# Mrs. Hale — Sister Carrie character guide

> Mrs. Hale in Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-convention-s-own-tinderbox-the-eye-that-is-green

## Who they are

A wealthy acquaintance of the Hurstwoods in Chicago.

## In the story

### [Of the Lamps of the Mansions: The Ambassador’s Plea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xii-of-the-lamps-of-the-mansions-the-ambassador-s-plea)

Accompanies Carrie on a walk past the mansions, voicing her own envy and reinforcing Carrie's longing for wealth.

### [XIV: With Eyes and Not Seeing: One Influence Wanes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xiv-with-eyes-and-not-seeing-one-influence-wanes)

Observes Carrie's comings and goings and gossips about her behavior.

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