Backwater · Character
Mary Allen
A friend or servant, possibly a childhood companion.
minor
Also known as Allen, Polly, Polly Allen
First appearance: i
Mary Allen's tie to Miriam Henderson is one of the pressures that moves Backwater—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Miriam Henderson (friendship): Mary is a close friend and confidante to Miriam, offering emotional support and shared experiences. With Miriam Henderson (friendship): Mary is a close friend and confidante to…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- School and community figures
- Protagonist
- Potential romantic interests
- Miriam's social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because Miriam experiences a sudden, visceral psychological reversal: she…
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- Miriam Henderson
friendship · positive
Mary is a close friend and confidante to Miriam, offering emotional support and shared… How this plays out →
- Miriam Henderson
friendship · positive
Mary is a close friend and confidante to Miriam, offering emotional support and shared… How this plays out →
- Miriam Henderson
friendship · positive
Mary is a close friend and confidante to Miriam, offering emotional support and shared… How this plays out →
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