# Widow Paarlenberg — So Big character guide

> Widow Paarlenberg in So Big by Edna Ferber.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Widow Paarlenberg, Paarlenberg

**First appearance:** 0002-iii

## Who they are

A wealthy widow in the Dutch community who takes an interest in Selina.

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