# Agatha Milsom — The Documents in the Case character guide > Agatha Milsom in The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Miss Milsom, Aggie, Milsom, Miss Agatha Milsom, poor Milsom **First appearance:** 0003-1-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother ## Who they are A spinster of intense sympathies and unreliable nerves, she appoints herself Margaret's protector and the household's chief witness to everything she misunderstands. ## Relationships ### [Harwood Lathom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/harwood_lathom) _psychological_ Agatha is obsessed with Harwood, and he manipulates her for his own ends, creating a toxic dynamic. ### [Margaret Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/margaret_harrison) _rivalry_ Agatha is jealous of Margaret because of Harwood's attention, leading to a hostile relationship. ### [Amanita muscaria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/amanita_muscaria) _psychological_ Agatha is associated with the poisonous mushroom, possibly as a tool or symbol of her own destructive tendencies. ### [Harwood Lathom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/harwood_lathom) _psychological_ Agatha is obsessed with Harwood, and he manipulates her for his own ends, creating a toxic dynamic. ### [Amanita muscaria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/amanita_muscaria) _psychological_ Agatha is associated with the poisonous mushroom, possibly as a tool or symbol of her own destructive tendencies. ## In the story ### [The Documents in the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/the-documents-in-the-case) Her psychoanalysis sessions and correspondence are included, providing insight into her mental state and the social dynamics of the time. ### [Section I: Synthesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/section-i-synthesis) A friend of Margaret's who is undergoing psychoanalysis with Dr. Trevor. Her treatment is a topic of conversation and highlights the theme of repression and psychological exploration. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/1-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Narrates the letter, discussing her psychoanalysis and daily life. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/2-the-same-to-the-same) Narrates the chapter through letters to her sister, sharing her observations and opinions on the Harrisons and her own treatment. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/3-the-same-to-the-same) Narrates the chapter via a letter to Olive, discussing her mental health, new neighbors, and creative pursuits. ### [4: The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/4-the-same-to-the-same) Writes a letter to Olive, discussing her knitting, her encounter with Munting, and her new sketch. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/10-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Writes to Olive about her nervous condition, her sessions with Dr. Trevor, and her attempts to cope with the Harrison household. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/16-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Writes to Olive, expresses relief at George's departure, lends Freud handbook to Margaret, discusses portrait sitting. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/18-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Narrates the letter, expresses pride in influencing Mrs. Harrison, and reflects on her own past suffering and psychoanalytic views. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/19-the-same-to-the-same) Writes a letter to her sister Olive, expressing hurt and criticism over Ronnie's letter and Olive's parenting. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/20-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Has persuaded Lathom to paint her portrait, much to George's amusement. ### [Agatha Milsom to Olive Farebrother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/21-agatha-milsom-to-olive-farebrother) Narrator of the letter; expresses distress over Harrison's behavior and begins sittings for her own portrait. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/23-the-same-to-the-same) Unaware that Lathom's portrait of her is satirical; she shows it to the parson and babbles about the Academy. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/24-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Criticized for her psychoanalysis, laziness, and impertinence; George considers replacing her. ### [Note by Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/25-note-by-paul-harrison) Her letters from Margaret are destroyed; her statements are deemed unreliable by Paul. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/28-the-same-to-the-same) Also a guest at the dinner, tries to make pleasant conversation but is ignored. ### [Note by Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/29-note-by-paul-harrison) Her correspondence is absent due to a quarrel with Mrs. Farebrother and subsequent mental collapse after Ronnie Farebrother's suicide. ### [Agatha Milsom to Elizabeth Drake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/33-agatha-milsom-to-elizabeth-drake) Writes a warning letter to Elizabeth Drake, accusing John Munting of indecent behavior and depraved habits, and claims to have proof and support from Mr. Harrison. ### [George Harrison to Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/36-george-harrison-to-paul-harrison) Accuses Munting of assault; later dismissed by George. ### [Statement of John Munting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/37-statement-of-john-munting) Mentioned as the one who encouraged Lathom and later sent a warning to Munting's fiancée. ### [Margaret Harrison to Harwood Lathom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/38-margaret-harrison-to-harwood-lathom) Mentioned as 'poor Milsom' who is no longer there to talk to, indicating her absence. ### [The Same to the Same](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/39-the-same-to-the-same) Mentioned as having made Lolo a scarf, referenced in Lolo's letter. ### [Statement by Paul Harrison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/chapters/49-statement-by-paul-harrison) Interviewed by Paul; she is unbalanced and makes rambling accusations, but provides letters that offer insight into the Harrisons' marriage. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters/agatha_milsom - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_documents_in_the_case_se/characters