# Sister Carrie — Character guide

> Key figures in Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser.

- [Caroline Meeber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/caroline_meeber.md): A young woman from Wisconsin who seeks a better life in Chicago and New York.
- [George Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/george_hurstwood.md): A respected Chicago saloon manager whose life unravels after he falls for Carrie.
- [Charles Drouet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/charles_drouet.md): A flashy traveling salesman who first introduces Carrie to city life.
- [Julia Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/julia_hurstwood.md): Hurstwood's socially ambitious wife who discovers his infidelity.
- [Jessica Hurstwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/jessica_hurstwood.md): Hurstwood and Julia's fashionable daughter who cares little for her father.
- [George Hurstwood Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/george_hurstwood_jr.md): Hurstwood's son who works at a Chicago department store.
- [Minnie Hanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/minnie_hanson.md): Carrie's older sister who lives with her husband in Chicago.
- [Sven Hanson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/sven_hanson.md): Minnie's stern and frugal husband who disapproves of Carrie.
- [Mrs. Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_vance.md): A fashionable neighbor who befriends Carrie in New York.
- [Mr. Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mr_vance.md): Mrs. Vance's wealthy husband who enjoys socializing.
- [Lola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/lola.md): A young actress who becomes Carrie's friend and roommate in New York.
- [Robert Ames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/robert_ames.md): An intelligent young man who offers Carrie intellectual companionship.
- [Dr. Beale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/dr_beale.md): A physician who treats Hurstwood during his decline.
- [Harry Quincel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/harry_quincel.md): A theatrical manager who helps cast Carrie in a play.
- [Mr. Bamberger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mr_bamberger.md): A theatrical figure involved in the production Carrie joins.
- [Mrs. Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_morgan.md): A landlady who rents rooms to Carrie in New York.
- [Miss Osborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/miss_osborne.md): A young actress in the same theatrical company as Carrie.
- [Mr. Withers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mr_withers.md): The manager of the shoe factory where Carrie briefly works.
- [Moy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/moy.md): A Chinese man who runs a laundry in New York.
- [Shaughnessy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/shaughnessy.md): A neighbor who helps Hurstwood during a snowstorm.
- [Mrs. Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_wheeler.md): A woman who rents a room to Hurstwood in New York.
- [Mrs. Hale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_hale.md): A wealthy acquaintance of the Hurstwoods in Chicago.
- [Mr. Daly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mr_daly.md): A friend of Hurstwood's at the Chicago saloon.
- [Pearl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/pearl.md): A young girl who works in the shoe factory with Carrie.
- [Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/fitzgerald.md): Co-owner of Fitzgerald and Moy's saloon in Chicago.
- [Laura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/laura.md): A young woman Carrie meets at the theater in Chicago.
- [Harry McGarren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/harry_mcgarren.md): A theatrical manager involved in casting.
- [Dr. Norman McNeill Hale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/dr_norman_mcneill_hale.md): A doctor and friend of the Hurstwood family.
- [Mrs. Harrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_harrison.md): A neighbor of the Hurstwoods in Chicago.
- [Oeslogge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/oeslogge.md): A grocer who extends credit to Hurstwood.
- [Olsen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/olsen.md): A worker at the shoe factory with Carrie.
- [Hazenstab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/hazenstab.md): A man who hires Carrie for a chorus line.
- [Mr. Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mr_gray.md): A manager at a Chicago department store.
- [Clark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/clark.md): A woman who works with Carrie at the shoe factory.
- [Frank Hale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/frank_hale.md): A wealthy Chicago businessman and friend of Hurstwood.
- [Frank Taintor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/frank_taintor.md): A young man who socializes with the Hurstwoods.
- [Eddie Fahrway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/eddie_fahrway.md): A young man who works at a Chicago store.
- [Blyford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/blyford.md): A young man who socializes with the Vances.
- [Georgine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/georgine.md): A young woman in the theatrical company.
- [Barney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/barney.md): A bartender at Fitzgerald and Moy's saloon.
- [Kenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/kenny.md): A man who hires Carrie for a theatrical role.
- [Mrs. Bermudez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/mrs_bermudez.md): A landlady who rents to Carrie in New York.
- [Elvers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/elvers.md): A young woman in the theatrical company.
- [Caryoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/caryoe.md): A man who works at the theater with Carrie.
- [Nat Goodwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sister_carrie_se/characters/nat_goodwin.md): A famous actor mentioned in the theater world.

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