# Mrs. White — The Lady of the Barge character guide

> Mrs. White in The Lady of the Barge by W. W. Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** White, the maligned Mrs. White

**First appearance:** 0001-the-monkey-s-paw

## Who they are

The wife of Mr. White, with a minor role.

## In the story

### [The Monkey's Paw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/chapters/the-monkey-s-paw)

The grieving mother who insists on using the second wish to bring Herbert back from the dead.

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

Knits by the fire, listens to Morris's tales, and later regards her husband anxiously after his wish.

### [The Price of a Wish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lady_of_the_barge_se/chapters/ii)

Initially dismissive of the paw's power, then horrified as she learns of Herbert's death.

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

Grief-stricken mother who insists on using the paw to resurrect Herbert, only to be met with a terrifying knocking at the door.

## Links

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