Hanson
Carrie's brother-in-law wakes before 5 am every morning for work, then comes home around 6 in the evening, eats dinner, plays with his son for a few moments, and heads for bed. Hanson invites the idea of Carrie staying with them, but only for his own financial gain, as he requires her to pay $4 a week for rent contribution. Hanson pushes Carrie to find work, and at first tells her that it will be an easy search due to the sudden boom in work for women. However, when Carrie gets fired from her job and has trouble finding a new one, Hanson suggests that Carrie go home. He sees her as a monetary drain rather than a struggling sister. He also disagrees with her ideas of money: Carrie sees her funds as a means of entertainment, while Hanson understands that the wages he earns are necessary for survival. While Carrie wants to go to the theater and buy nice clothes, Hanson is frugal with is money and does not allow for such frivolous spending by his family. He works long, hard day to merely squeak by; he cannot afford to waste money on such nonsense.