# Masters — Diverging Roads character guide

> Masters in Diverging Roads by Rose Wilder Lane.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Masters

**First appearance:** 0001-diverging-roads

## Snapshot

Paul's mother, whose warm, orderly kitchen and throaty hymn-singing embody the domestic peace Helen has forfeited and cannot stop longing for.

## Who they are

Mrs. Masters keeps a home of embroidered towels, blackberry cordial, and supper set to 'Rock of Ages,' a haven of small homely satisfactions that throws Helen's exhaustion and dishevelment into painful relief. Her polite, neutral eyes watch Helen across the supper table, making conversation an effort and reminding Helen of everything she has lost. She matters because her household is the counter-life Helen keeps measuring herself against as she chooses work and independence over the security she craves.

## Relationships

### [Louise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/characters/louise)

_social_

Louise and Masters are acquaintances or fellow students, with a moderate level of interaction.

### [Louise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/characters/louise)

_social_

Louise and Masters are acquaintances or fellow students, with a moderate level of interaction.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/xv)

Paul's mother, who appears competent and formidable, invites Helen to supper and provides a glimpse of domestic stability.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/diverging_roads_se/chapters/xix)

Helen anticipates facing Mrs. Masters's shrewd interest when she goes to Ripley.

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