The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford · Character
Miss Arbour
A thoughtful, generous woman whose friendship offers Rutherford the rare relief of being understood without being preached at.
supporting
Also known as V Miss Arbour
First appearance: V: Miss Arbour
As a supporting figure in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Miss Arbour is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Reveals her tragic marriage story to Rutherford, showing hidden depths beneath her orderly exterior.
Miss Arbour appears in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford as supporting figure.
Miss Arbour first appears in 0007 v miss arbour.
With Mr. Hexton (professional): Miss Arbour and Mr. Hexton interact frequently, likely as colleagues or employer-employee in a religious or educational setting. With Mary Bell (friendship): Mary Bell and Miss Arbour share a warm, supportive friendship, often interacting in social or domestic contexts. With Miss Mardon (friendship): Miss Arbour and Miss Mardon are friends, with Miss Arbour possibly acting as a protector or confidante.
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Character Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Miss Arbour sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Friendship
Character groups
- Dissenter community members
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of the narrator's in…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mr. Hexton
professional · positive
- Mary Bell
friendship · positive
- Miss Mardon
friendship · positive
- Mr. Snale
professional · ambivalent
- Brother Holderness
social · ambivalent
- Mark Rutherford
friendship · positive
- Mr. Hexton
professional · positive
- Miss Mardon
friendship · positive
- Mary Bell
friendship · positive
- Mark Rutherford
friendship · positive
- Mr. Snale
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Miss Arbour in V: Miss ArbourIn the story
Miss Arbour appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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