# Mrs. Pertonwaithe — The Iron Heel character guide

> Mrs. Pertonwaithe in The Iron Heel by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-v-the-philomaths

## Who they are

A society woman who attends the Philomaths meeting.

## In the story

### [The Philomaths](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iron_heel_se/chapters/v-the-philomaths)

Her spacious walls are the setting for the chaotic discussion.

### [VI: Adumbrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iron_heel_se/chapters/vi-adumbrations)

Exercises social power alongside Mrs. Wickson; contributes to the campaign against Avis.

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