# Mrs. Morgan — Sister Carrie character guide

> Mrs. Morgan in Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0037-xxxviii-in-elf-land-disporting-the-grim-world-without

## Who they are

A landlady who rents rooms to Carrie in New York.

## In the story

### [XVII: A Glimpse Through the Gateway: Hope Lightens the Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xvii-a-glimpse-through-the-gateway-hope-lightens-the-eye)

Mrs. Morgan reads her lines flatly and feels envious of Carrie's natural ability, suspecting her of being a professional.

### [XVIII: Just Over the Border: A Hail and Farewell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xviii-just-over-the-border-a-hail-and-farewell)

Mrs. Morgan is envious of Carrie and determined to perform at least as well, despite her own nervousness.

### [An Hour in Elfland: A Clamour Half Heard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sister_carrie_se/chapters/xix-an-hour-in-elfland-a-clamour-half-heard)

Mrs. Morgan plays the role of Pearl in the play, initially stiff with fright but recovering somewhat.

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