# Deadlock — Character guide

> Key figures in Deadlock by Dorothy M. Richardson.

- [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/miriam_henderson.md): Focal character, introspective and observant, navigating social and philosophical tensions.
- [Mr. Shatov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_shatov.md): Recurring male figure, often in dialogue with Miriam, representing intellectual or social counterpoint.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/eve.md): A delicate woman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Miriam, with emotional weight.
- [Mrs. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mrs_bailey.md): A married woman, possibly a landlady or social contact, with domestic presence.
- [Miss Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/miss_scott.md): A woman with recurring presence, possibly a colleague or acquaintance of Miriam.
- [Mr. Leyton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_leyton.md): A male character, possibly a friend or associate, with limited but notable appearances.
- [Mr. Gunner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_gunner.md): A male character, possibly a servant or tradesman, with recurring mentions.
- [Elspeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/elspeth.md): A woman, possibly a friend or relative, with pronoun-heavy presence.
- [Sissie Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/sissie_bailey.md): A younger Bailey, possibly a daughter, with distinct identity.
- [Mrs. Orly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mrs_orly.md): A married woman, possibly a neighbor or social contact, with recurring presence.
- [Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/gerald.md): A male character, possibly a friend or romantic interest, with named appearances.
- [Emerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/emerson.md): A character or family name, possibly a philosophical reference or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Rodkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_rodkin.md): A commercial man, possibly a shopkeeper or businessman, with limited presence.
- [Mr. Hancock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_hancock.md): A male character, possibly a friend or colleague, with occasional mentions.
- [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/harriett.md): A woman, possibly a friend or relative, with named appearances.
- [Jan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/jan.md): A character, possibly a servant or acquaintance, with pronoun-heavy presence.
- [Countess Tolstoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/tolstoy.md): Historical figure referenced, possibly as a literary or social allusion.
- [The Polish doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/polish_doctor.md): A doctor of Polish origin, possibly a medical attendant.
- [Michael Shatov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/michael_shatov.md): A male character, possibly related to Mr. Shatov, with limited appearances.
- [Harry Huxley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/harry_huxley.md): A character or historical figure, possibly a scientist or acquaintance.
- [Newman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/newman.md): A character, possibly a friend or colleague, with pronoun-heavy presence.
- [Lewes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/lewes.md): A character, possibly a literary or philosophical reference, with limited mentions.
- [Dr. McHibbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/dr_mchibbert.md): A doctor, possibly a medical figure, with limited appearances.
- [Mr. Lahitte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_lahitte.md): A male character, possibly a friend or associate, with limited presence.
- [Polly Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/polly_bailey.md): A woman, possibly a relative of the Baileys, with limited appearances.
- [Mrs. Bergstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mrs_bergstein.md): A married woman, possibly a neighbor or social contact, with limited presence.
- [Mr. Orly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_orly.md): A male character, possibly the husband of Mrs. Orly, with limited appearances.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/sarah.md): A woman, possibly a servant or acquaintance, with limited mentions.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/george.md): A male character, possibly a friend or relative, with limited appearances.
- [Mr. Keppel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/deadlock_se/characters/mr_keppel.md): A male character, possibly a visitor or acquaintance, with limited presence.

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