# Melissy Davis — The Uncalled character guide

> Melissy Davis in The Uncalled by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-v

## Who they are

Daughter of Mrs. Davis, a young girl in the neighborhood.

## Relationships

### [Miss Hester Prime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/characters/miss_hester_prime)

_friendship_

Melissy is Hester's close friend and confidante, offering her support and gossip.

### [Mrs. Hester Hodges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/characters/mrs_hester_hodges)

_social_

Melissy is a neighbor and acquaintance of Mrs. Hodges, sharing local news and modest friendship.

### [Mrs. Hester Hodges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/characters/mrs_hester_hodges)

_social_

Melissy is a neighbor and acquaintance of Mrs. Hodges, sharing local news and modest friendship.

### [Miss Hester Prime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_uncalled_se/characters/miss_hester_prime)

_friendship_

Melissy is Hester's close friend and confidante, offering her support and gossip.

## In the story

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

Mrs. Davis's husband, who shows sympathy for Fred and tells his wife to put the boy to bed.

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