Interim · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Interim by Dorothy M. Richardson.
Miriam
major
Also known as III Miriam, VI Miriam
Central narrator and focal character, whose perspective shapes the narrative.
Mrs. Bailey
supporting
Also known as missuz Bailey
Recurring figure in Miriam's world, often observed in domestic settings.
Dr. von Heber
supporting
Also known as Dr. Heber, von Heber, Von Heber
A doctor with whom Miriam interacts, part of the medical circle.
Dr. Hurd
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Hurd, Little Mrs. Hurd, the Hurds
Doctor and family member; his household is a recurring setting.
Eve
supporting
A named character with significant presence, possibly symbolic or allegorical.
Florrie
supporting
A recurring named character in Miriam's social circle.
Grace
supporting
Also known as Gracie Harter - Jones, GraceвАЩs
A named character with a distinct identity, possibly a friend or relative.
Dr. Winchester
supporting
Also known as Winchester
A doctor who appears in the narrative, part of the medical circle.
Mr. Bowdoin
minor
Also known as Bowdoin
A named male character, possibly a visitor or acquaintance.
Mr. Mendizabal
supporting
Also known as poor little Mr. Mendizabal, Mr. Mendizzable, Mendizzable
A recurring character, often described with pity or humor.
Miss Scott
minor
Also known as Scott
A named female character, possibly a companion or acquaintance.
Sissie
minor
Also known as Miss Sissie, SissieвАЩs
A named character, possibly a child or young woman in the household.
The Baileys
minor
A family unit that appears as a collective presence.
The doctors
minor
A collective group of medical professionals in the narrative.
Christine
minor
A named character with a distinct presence in the story.
Dr. Wayneflete
minor
Also known as Wayneflete, genius Wayneflete
A doctor, possibly with a reputation for brilliance.
Miss Henderson
minor
A named female character, possibly a nurse or companion.
Mr. Gunner
minor
Also known as Gunner
A named male character, possibly a servant or tradesman.
Eleanor
minor
Also known as Eleanor Dear, X Eleanor
A named character, possibly a friend or relative of Miriam.
Miss Rogers
minor
A named female character, possibly a visitor or acquaintance.
Strelinsky
minor
Also known as Mr. Strelinsky
A named character, possibly a musician or artist.
Madame Devine
minor
A named female character, possibly a fortune-teller or mystic.
Emile
minor
A named male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Mr. Hancock
minor
A named male character, possibly a visitor or official.
Mr. Rodkin
minor
Also known as Rodkin
A named male character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Alma
minor
A named female character, possibly a friend or relative.
Miss Dear
minor
A named female character, possibly a governess or companion.
The Brooms
minor
A family or household that appears as a collective.
Bella de Castro
minor
A named female character, possibly a performer or socialite.
Beatrice
minor
A named female character, possibly a literary or historical reference.
Ruscino
minor
A named character, possibly a place or person with symbolic weight.
Wilberforce
minor
A named character, possibly a historical or literary allusion.
The Miss Pernes
minor
Also known as the Pernes
A pair of sisters or female relatives appearing as a unit.
Peter
minor
A named male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Jan
minor
A named male character, possibly a foreign visitor or servant.
Miss Haddie
minor
A named female character, possibly a nurse or companion.
Mrs. Barrow
minor
Also known as Mrs. m - Barrow
A named female character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
Mr. Taunton
minor
A named male character, possibly a visitor or official.
The Orlys
minor
A family or household appearing as a collective.
Helsing
minor
Also known as Mr. Helsing
A named male character, possibly a doctor or scholar.
Winthrop
minor
Also known as Kind kind Winthrop
A named male character, possibly a friend or relative.
