Backwater · Character

Mrs. Henderson

Miriam's mother, a presence in the household.

minor

First appearance: I

Mrs. Henderson's tie to Miriam Henderson is one of the pressures that moves Backwater—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Miriam's mother; accompanies her on the journey and interview; emotionally overwrought.

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With Miriam Henderson (family): Miriam's relationship with her mother is strained, marked by Mrs. Henderson's conventional expectations and Miriam's rebellious independence. With Miriam Henderson (family): Miriam's…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Family
Other

Character groups

School and community figures
Protagonist
Miriam's social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Miriam Henderson
family · ambivalent
Miriam's relationship with her mother is strained, marked by Mrs. How this plays out →
Miriam Henderson
family · ambivalent
Miriam's relationship with her mother is strained, marked by Mrs. How this plays out →

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