So Big · Character
Dallas O'Mara
A commercial artist who came up from sketching hats at twenty-five cents apiece, she has Selina's clear eyes and none of Dirk's comfortable evasions.
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Also known as Miss O'Mara, Miss Dallas O'Mara
First appearance: ix
As a major figure in So Big, Dallas O'Mara is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Dallas is a talented commercial artist from Texas, known for her distinctive style.
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Dallas arrives in Dirk's office as a successful illustrator who still thinks nine dollars is a lot of money, and she unsettles him precisely because she sees life from the same angle his mother does. Her slow wide smile…
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- Chicago Elite Circle
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