Who is Mary Hawley from The Winter of Our Discontent and what is their importance?

Mary Hawley is Ethan's wife. She does not work outside of the home, and she leans heavily on Ethan for decisions. She is a good Catholic girl and admonishes Ethan when he is sarcastic about the church and their children. Mary is easily swayed by other characters in the novel, especially her best friend Margie Young-Hunt. Mary clings to the rigged fortune told to her by Margie, and finally reveals to Ethan just how unhappy she is with their status in town.