The Time Traveler’s Wife

by

Audrey Niffenegger

Isabelle Character Analysis

Isabelle is another of Henry’s coworkers at the Newberry Library, and she plays a major role in Clare and Henry’s first encounter in the novel’s present. When Clare recognizes Henry—but he doesn’t remember her in return—Isabelle gives him a judgmental look. Like Celia and Gomez, she is aware of Henry’s bad reputation with women.
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Isabelle Character Timeline in The Time Traveler’s Wife

The timeline below shows where the character Isabelle appears in The Time Traveler’s Wife. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 1
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...evening with Ingrid Carmichel. On his way to get a cup of coffee, Henry’s coworker Isabelle asks him to help a library visitor. The woman (Clare) has red hair and is... (full context)
Chapter 37
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...because Alba didn’t want to get dressed that morning. When Henry gets to his desk, Isabelle chastises him for being tardy; Matt, however, is shocked to see Henry out of the... (full context)
Chapter 43
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...room to play. Alicia then finds Clare and points out Philip’s flirtation with Henry’s coworker, Isabelle. Richard approaches them as they break down in a fit of laughter. He and Alicia... (full context)