# Mrs. Wickson — The Iron Heel character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-challenges

## Who they are

The wife of Philip Wickson.

## In the story

### [Slaves of the Machine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_iron_heel_se/chapters/iv-slaves-of-the-machine)

Mrs. Wickson refuses to assist Jackson, citing a class ethic that blames the victim and avoids responsibility.

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

Exercises social power in the university town; spreads negative sentiment about Avis.

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