Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance · Character
Miss Leroy
An elderly woman who enters the narrator's life and becomes a significant figure, her age and circumstances drawing out his sincerity and capacity for almost passionate affection.
supporting
Also known as Leroy, old Leroy, herself, hers
First appearance: III: Miss Leroy
As a supporting figure in Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance, Miss Leroy is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Her story is introduced, highlighting themes of resilience and social class.
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Miss Leroy—sometimes called old Leroy—is an elderly presence whose path crosses Rutherford's and whose needs or history gradually make her more than a passing acquaintance. Her age and vulnerability engage the…
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See Miss Leroy in III: Miss LeroyCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Religious and theological figures
- Biblical commentary figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Rutherford's long…
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- Narrator
friendship · positive
Miss Leroy is a kind and sympathetic friend to the narrator, offering companionship… How this plays out →
- George Butts
romantic · positive
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See Miss Leroy in III: Miss LeroyIn the story
Miss Leroy appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Miss Leroy in III: Miss Leroy