# Alice Adams — Character guide

> Key figures in Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington.

- [Alice Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/alice_adams.md): A young woman from a modest family seeking social advancement and love.
- [Walter Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/walter_adams.md): Alice's ambitious but struggling father, a businessman facing financial ruin.
- [Mrs. Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/mrs_adams.md): Alice's mother, anxious about family status and her daughter's future.
- [Arthur Russell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/arthur_russell.md): A wealthy young man who becomes romantically interested in Alice.
- [Virgil Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/virgil_adams.md): Alice's older brother, a lazy and cynical young man.
- [Mildred Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/mildred_palmer.md): A wealthy socialite and rival for Arthur Russell's attention.
- [Charley Lohr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/charley_lohr.md): A local businessman and friend of Walter Adams.
- [Mr. Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/mr_lamb.md): A wealthy and influential businessman in the community.
- [J. A. Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/j_a_lamb.md): A prominent local figure, possibly related to Mr. Lamb.
- [Mrs. Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/mrs_palmer.md): Mildred's mother, a socially ambitious matron.
- [Gertrude Collamus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/gertrude_collamus.md): A friend or acquaintance of Alice Adams.
- [Mrs. Dowling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/mrs_dowling.md): A neighbor or acquaintance of the Adams family.
- [Ella Dowling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/ella_dowling.md): Daughter of the Dowlings, a young woman.
- [Alys Tuttle Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/alys_tuttle_adams.md): A relative or acquaintance of the Adams family.
- [Malena Burns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/malena_burns.md): A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Jazz Louie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/jazz_louie.md): A musician or entertainer mentioned in passing.
- [Frincke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/frincke.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Worlig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/alice_adams_se/characters/worlig.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.

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