# Miss Deborah — Backwater character guide

> Miss Deborah in Backwater by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Deborah

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A teacher or older woman at the school.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/i)

One of the schoolmistresses; present during the interview and shows the schoolroom.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/iii)

At supper, recounts seeing Polly Allen and Eunice Dupont without hats in the park.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/x)

Supports Miriam's autonomy with a soft, piercing glance and a remark that Miriam is not a child.

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