# Lydia Humphrey — Spoon River Anthology character guide

> Lydia Humphrey in Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0234-lydia-humphrey

## Who they are

A woman who dies of a broken heart after her son's death.

## In the story

### [Lydia Puckett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/spoon_river_anthology_se/chapters/lydia-puckett)

Speaker of the chapter; her relationship with Lucius Atherton triggered Knowlt's actions.

### [John Ballard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/spoon_river_anthology_se/chapters/john-ballard)

Brings John Ballard a bouquet, prompting his attempt to make peace with God.

### [Lydia Humphrey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/spoon_river_anthology_se/chapters/lydia-humphrey)

The speaker and subject of the chapter, reflecting on her life of devotion to the church.

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