# Mrs. Rance — The Golden Bowl character guide

> Mrs. Rance in The Golden Bowl by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-part-first-iii

## Who they are

A minor social acquaintance who appears at gatherings and is interested in Adam Verver.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_bowl_se/chapters/part-second-vii)

Rises as a symbol of the marriage proposal Adam fears; she has a husband in America but is a potential suitor.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_bowl_se/chapters/part-second-viii)

Pursues Adam Verver, causing anxiety among the group.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_bowl_se/chapters/part-second-ix)

Symbolizes the hovering forces that concern Maggie, representing potential threats to Adam.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_bowl_se/chapters/part-fifth-xxxvii)

Mrs. Rance is mentioned as part of the group of visitors that once caused anxiety for Maggie and Adam, now viewed with humorous nostalgia.

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