# Mrs. Henderson — Backwater character guide

> Mrs. Henderson in Backwater by Dorothy M. Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Miriam's mother, a presence in the household.

## Relationships

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

_family_

Miriam's relationship with her mother is strained, marked by Mrs. Henderson's conventional expectations and Miriam's rebellious independence.

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

_family_

Miriam's relationship with her mother is strained, marked by Mrs. Henderson's conventional expectations and Miriam's rebellious independence.

## In the story

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

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

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