# Mrs. Saunders — Soldiers’ Pay character guide

> Mrs. Saunders in Soldiers’ Pay by William Faulkner.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-i

## Who they are

Cecily's mother, a matriarchal presence.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/i)

Comforts Cecily and discusses the implications of Donald's return with her husband.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/ii)

Robert's mother, who gives him a cold stare and asks where he has been.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/ix)

Mrs. Saunders briefly appears, calling to her husband from her room and later entering Cecily's room to find her dressing to visit Donald.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/xi)

Questions Cecily about Donald and the mysterious woman, expresses surprise at Cecily's reaction.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/v)

More sympathetic to Cecily's distress, she tries to mediate.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/ii)

Hosts the lunch, makes polite but superficial conversation, and interrupts the tense scene between Jones and Cecily.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/vi)

Tries to dissuade Cecily from marrying Donald, questions her motives, and later calls her husband.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/viii)

Cold and suspicious of Margaret's motives, later protests Cecily's appearance downstairs.

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