# Uncle Alden — Years of Grace character guide

> Uncle Alden in Years of Grace by Margaret Ayer Barnes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alden

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Jane's uncle, a kindly but somewhat ineffectual man.

## In the story

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

Participates in the sailing argument with Mr. Carver.

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

Approves of Steve's plans and offers him a job at the bank; defends Steve's Eastern education.

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