Pointed Roofs · Character

Harriett

Miriam's older sister, who writes to her.

minor

Also known as Funny Harriett, old Harriett

First appearance: I

Harriett's tie to Miriam is one of the pressures that moves Pointed Roofs—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Brings Miriam collars and cheerfully discusses the family's financial troubles and Miriam's departure.

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With Miriam (friendship): Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and affectionate sibling bond. With Miriam (friendship): Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and affectionate sibling bond. With Miriam (friendship): Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and affectionate sibling bond.

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Character Web

18 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Miriam's family and close connections
Protagonist
German pupils and staff

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Miriam
friendship · positive
Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and… How this plays out →
Miriam
friendship · positive
Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and… How this plays out →
Miriam
friendship · positive
Harriett is Miriam's younger sister, with whom she shares a close, protective, and… How this plays out →

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In the story

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