Backwater · Character
Margaret Wedderburn
A friend or fellow teacher, possibly Scottish.
minor
Also known as Meg Wedderburn, Meg
First appearance: i
Margaret Wedderburn's tie to Miriam Henderson is one of the pressures that moves Backwater—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Plays violin during the musical evening, described as serene and beautiful.
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With Miriam Henderson (friendship): Margaret is a fellow teacher and friend to Miriam, sharing professional camaraderie and personal insights. With Miriam Henderson (friendship): Margaret is a fellow teacher and friend…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Miriam's social circle
- Protagonist
- School and community figures
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- Breaking point
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friendship · positive
Margaret is a fellow teacher and friend to Miriam, sharing professional camaraderie and… How this plays out →
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