# Mr. Parrow — Backwater character guide

> Mr. Parrow in Backwater by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Parrow

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A local man, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

## Relationships

### [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/miriam_henderson)

_professional_

Mr. Parrow is a colleague and mentor figure to Miriam, offering intellectual stimulation and professional guidance.

### [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/characters/miriam_henderson)

_professional_

Mr. Parrow is a colleague and mentor figure to Miriam, offering intellectual stimulation and professional guidance.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/viii)

Walks with Miriam on the cliffs; asks about marrying on a small income and shows interest in her responses.

### [Crystal Palace Fireworks Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/backwater_se/chapters/ix)

Mr. Parrow accompanies Miriam away from the fireworks, listens to her confession, and guides her on the toboggan, holding her hand afterward.

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