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Thomas Quillan
Cora Simard, a survivor of the prom night disaster, is the mother of Rhonda. Upon hearing about the fire at the prom, she and her friend Georgette go into town—just as is in the act of Carrie releasing live wires on Carlin Street. Georgette is electrocuted as she attempts to flee. Cora manages to navigate the wires and escape—only to be further traumatized when she learns of her daughter’s terrible death.
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Cora Simard Character Timeline in Carrie
The timeline below shows where the character Cora Simard appears in Carrie. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 2: Pages 238-277
The White Commission interviews Cora Simard , Rhonda’s mother. She describes her experience being on Carlin Street when Carrie electrocuted dozens...
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