# Miss Pucker — Rachel Ray character guide

> Miss Pucker in Rachel Ray by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Miss Pucker

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-mr-prong-at-home

## Who they are

Spinster friend of Mrs. Prime, gossipy and judgmental.

## In the story

### [The Ray Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/i-the-ray-family)

A woman eager in doing good who carries tales; she reported seeing Rachel walking with a young man from the brewery, sparking the family conflict.

### [The Young Man from the Brewery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/ii-the-young-man-from-the-brewery)

Hosts the Dorcas meetings and is the source of the gossip about Rachel; Rachel dislikes her intensely.

### [Preparations for Mrs. Tappitt's Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/vi-preparations-for-mrs-tappitt-s-party)

Mentioned as a potential temporary residence for Mrs. Prime if she leaves the cottage.

### [IX: Mr. Prong at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/ix-mr-prong-at-home)

Hosts Mrs. Prime at her lodgings; gossips about Rachel and the ball, but her chatter begins to annoy Mrs. Prime.

### [XX: Showing What Rachel Ray Thought When She Sat on the Stile, and How She Wrote Her Letter Afterwards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/xx-showing-what-rachel-ray-thought-when-she-sat-on-the-stile-and-how-she-wrote-her-letter-afterwards)

Also present at Mrs. Prime's; encourages Mrs. Prime to accept the invitation.

### [Mrs. Ray Goes to Exeter, and Meets a Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/rachel_ray_se/chapters/xxi-mrs-ray-goes-to-exeter-and-meets-a-friend)

Visits Bragg's End; grins and smiles despite Rachel's refusal to speak to her.

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