# Miss Carruthers — Those Barren Leaves character guide

> Miss Carruthers in Those Barren Leaves by Aldous Huxley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Evviva Miss Carruthers

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-an-evening-at-mrs-aldwinkle-s

## Who they are

A lively and outspoken young woman among the villa guests.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/chapters/iii)

The energetic, snobbish landlady who runs the boardinghouse with a firm hand and a sharp tongue.

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

Mentioned in Chelifer's thoughts about his daily life and the 'real world' he is escaping.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/chapters/vii)

Referenced as a type of reality Chelifer associates with but does not make love to.

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