# Sophy Wackles — The Old Curiosity Shop character guide

> Sophy Wackles in The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Sophy Wackles, Sophia Wackles, Miss Wackles

**First appearance:** 0008-vi

## Who they are

A young woman courted by Swiveller before his involvement with the Marchioness.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/vii)

Sophy is mentioned in a letter delivered to Swiveller, reminding him of a party that evening and of their romantic understanding.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/chapters/viii)

Hosts the dance, encourages Cheggs's advances to provoke Swiveller into declaring his intentions.

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