# Robert Durham — Driven Back to Eden character guide

> Robert Durham in Driven Back to Eden by Edward Payson Roe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** O Robert, Robert

**First appearance:** 0014-xii-a-march-evening-in-eden

## Who they are

A local man who assists the family occasionally.

## In the story

### [II: I State the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/ii-i-state-the-case)

The narrator and father, deeply concerned about his family's welfare and the dangers of city life, proposes a move to the country.

### [Mr. Jones Shows Me the Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/vii-mr-jones-shows-me-the-place)

Visits Maizeville to inspect the farm; impressed by the orchard and the old fireplace; agrees to buy the farm subject to his wife's approval.

### [Telling About Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/viii-telling-about-eden)

The narrator, who shares his adventures and discusses the farm decision with his wife.

### [IX: “Breaking Camp”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/ix-breaking-camp)

Robert is the father, who speaks with Winifred about the dangers of city life and the hope for a healthier future in the country.

### [XXXIII: Given His Choice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxiii-given-his-choice)

Leads the confrontation with Bagley, insisting on decency and law-abiding behavior.

### [Rallying from the Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xxxvii-rallying-from-the-blow)

Shows resilience after the barn fire, reveals insurance coverage, and organizes recovery efforts including compost management and garden work.

### [Hoarding for Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xli-hoarding-for-winter)

Plans and oversees the barn construction, harvests crops, and expresses gratitude to Mr. Jones for his practical help.

### [We Can Make a Living in Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/driven_back_to_eden_se/chapters/xliv-we-can-make-a-living-in-eden)

Reviews the farm's account book on New Year's morning, concluding they have made a living and are better off in the country.

## Links

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