Sister Carrie · Character
Oeslogge
A grocer who extends credit to Hurstwood.
minor
Also known as grocer Oeslogge, Mr. Oeslogge
First appearance: xlv curious shifts of the poor
Oeslogge shows up with force in XL: A Public Dissension: A Final Appeal. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The grocer personally visits the flat to demand payment of a $16 bill, leading to a tense scene with Carrie and Hurstwood.
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- Chicago and New York society
- Carrie's early influences
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