The Furnished Room Characters

The young man is a steadfast and hopeful newcomer to New York. He is deeply in love with Eloise Vashner, a girl from his hometown, and he has come to New York City in… read analysis of Young Man

The housekeeper, who is named Mrs. Purdy, is the landlady of the house where the young man rents his room. The young man dislikes the housekeeper as soon as he meets her, reflecting that… read analysis of Housekeeper

Eloise Vashner is an aspiring performer whom the young man has come to New York City to search for. She never appears in person, but her influence is felt as the young man tries to… read analysis of Eloise Vashner