# Mrs. Gilbert — The Beautiful and Damned character guide

> Mrs. Gilbert in The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Gilbert, Robert

**First appearance:** 0005-ii-portrait-of-a-siren

## Who they are

Gloria's mother, who chaperones her and disapproves of Anthony's influence.

## In the story

### [II: Portrait of a Siren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/chapters/ii-portrait-of-a-siren)

Gloria's mother; described as composed and round, with a white mustache; discusses Gloria's lack of responsibility.

### [III: The Connoisseur of Kisses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/chapters/iii-the-connoisseur-of-kisses)

Gloria's mother; confides in Richard Caramel about Gloria's past relationships and her spoiled upbringing.

### [The Radiant Hour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/chapters/i-the-radiant-hour)

Dies in mid-December; her death forces Anthony and Gloria to travel to Kansas City; Mr. Gilbert becomes a pathetic figure.

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