# Barbara — Poetry character guide

> Barbara in Poetry by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Babette

**First appearance:** 0051-guess-again

## Who they are

A woman, possibly a relative.

## In the story

### [To the New One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/to-the-new-one)

Imagined alternative name for Phil, used to contrast the expectations of raising a girl versus a boy.

### [Valentines](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_19_se/chapters/valentines)

Mentioned as 'Babette' in the valentine to the Lineman.

## Links

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