Who Mirah Lapidoth is
Mirah Lapidoth is a fine singer whose gentleness goes together with pride in her Jewish people and faith. Taken from her mother as a child, she grows up with a father who uses her talent for money.
What Mirah Lapidoth wants
After escaping her father in London, Mirah hopes to find her lost mother and brother. When her search brings no answer, she loses hope, and Daniel rescues her from the Thames near Richmond.
Mirah Lapidoth and the others in the story
Daniel takes Mirah to the Meyrick household, where Hans's mother and sisters offer shelter and care. Their warmth gives her a place among people who welcome a stranger without asking many questions.
Daniel promises to search for her family, and that promise draws him into Jewish life in London. Hans feels attracted to Mirah, while Daniel's feelings for her are less easy to read.
Questions
Who is Mirah Lapidoth?
Mirah is a young Jewish singer whom Daniel rescues and helps as she searches for her family.
Why does Mirah leave her father?
She flees because her selfish father uses her singing to make money in theatres.
How does Mirah affect Daniel's life?
Mirah gives Daniel someone he can actively help. His promise to look for her family turns his sympathy into a clear responsibility.