# Mrs. Hogberry — Tono-Bungay character guide

> Mrs. Hogberry in Tono-Bungay by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hogberry

**First appearance:** 0020-iii-the-wimblehurst-apprenticeship

## Who they are

A neighbor in Wimblehurst.

## In the story

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

Mrs. Hogberry is a large proud lady in Beckenham who calls on the Ponderevos and hosts an 'At Home' that Susan attends.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tono_bungay_se/chapters/ii)

A dominant guest at the party, known for her loud voice and opinions on social class, comparing Beckenham's 'Masses' to the 'proper Poor' of Little Gossdean.

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