# Mrs. Oden — The Green Hat character guide

> Mrs. Oden in The Green Hat by Michael Arlen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. and Mrs. Oden, Poor Mrs. Oden

**First appearance:** 0018-ii

## Who they are

A couple who are acquaintances of the main characters.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_green_hat_se/chapters/iii)

Mrs. Oden, Iris's former governess, answers the narrator's phone call and provides loquacious information about Iris's absence in Paris.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_green_hat_se/chapters/i)

Cared for Iris and was upset by Gerald's death.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_green_hat_se/chapters/i)

In the next room while Iris is on the telephone, pretending not to listen.

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