# Pointed Roofs — Character guide

> Key figures in Pointed Roofs by Dorothy M. Richardson.

- [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/miriam.md): The protagonist and focal character, a young Englishwoman teaching in a German school.
- [Fräulein Pfaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/fraulein_pfaff.md): The stern headmistress of the German school where Miriam teaches.
- [Mademoiselle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/mademoiselle.md): A French teacher at the school, often flustered and comic.
- [Minna Blum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/minna_blum.md): A kind and gentle German pupil at the school.
- [Gertrude Goldring](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/gertrude_goldring.md): An English pupil at the school, a friend of Miriam.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/eve.md): Miriam's younger sister, who visits or is mentioned in letters.
- [Emma Bergmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/emma_bergmann.md): A German pupil, often called 'little Bergmann'.
- [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/harriett.md): Miriam's older sister, who writes to her.
- [Pastor Lahmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/pastor_lahmann.md): A local pastor who interacts with the school.
- [Jimmie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/jimmie.md): Miriam's brother, mentioned in her thoughts and letters.
- [Clara Bergmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/clara_bergmann.md): A German pupil, sister of Emma Bergmann.
- [Judy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/judy.md): A friend or acquaintance of Miriam's from England.
- [Bertha Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/bertha_martin.md): A pupil at the school, part of the Martin family.
- [Solomon Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/solomon_martin.md): A pupil at the school, brother of Bertha.
- [Miss Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/miss_henderson.md): A teacher at the school, possibly Miriam's predecessor.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/sarah.md): A servant or maid in the Henderson household.
- [Pater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/pater.md): Miriam's father, referred to in her thoughts.
- [Hendy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/hendy.md): A nickname for a family member or friend.
- [Mim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/mim.md): A pet name for a family member, possibly Miriam's mother.
- [Luther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/luther.md): A historical figure referenced in conversation.
- [Herr Winter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/herr_winter.md): A local man who interacts with the school.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/harry.md): A family friend or relative mentioned by Miriam.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/ellen.md): A servant or acquaintance mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Brough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/mr_brough.md): A visitor or acquaintance of the school.
- [Hendchen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/pointed_roofs_se/characters/hendchen.md): A German pupil, possibly a diminutive of a name.

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