# Mrs. Bingham — The Well of Loneliness character guide

> Mrs. Bingham in The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the surprised Mrs. Bingham

**First appearance:** 0087-i

## Who they are

A woman who interacts with Stephen during the war.

## In the story

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

The nurse who slaps Stephen's hands, stands her in corners, and eventually stops the self-imposed torture.

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

The housekeeper whose niece, Winefred, replaces Collins; Stephen's actions are observed with anxiety by the new maid in relation to Mrs. Bingham.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iv)

The nurse who scolds Stephen for her behavior and impiety during bath and prayers.

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

A surprised household member whom Stephen asks to read from the Bible about the Witch of Endor.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iv)

Takes charge of Stephen in the nursery after Anna brings her there.

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