# Mary — A Day at a Time character guide

> Mary in A Day at a Time by Archibald Alexander.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary Mardon

**First appearance:** 0003-i-a-day-at-a-time

## Who they are

Biblical mother of Jesus, referenced as an example of faith and humility.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus has a deep, devotional friendship with Mary, who listens to his teachings and anoints him.

### [Martha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/martha)

_family_

Martha and Mary are sisters, often working together in service to Jesus but with contrasting temperaments.

### [The Lord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/the_lord)

_friendship_

Mary has a reverent, devoted relationship with The Lord, often in prayer or worship.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Jesus has a deep, devotional friendship with Mary, who listens to his teachings and anoints him.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Real Martha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/viii-the-real-martha)

Described as dreamy, meditative, and gifted with quick sympathy; she ministers to Jesus by listening and offering emotional support.

### [God in Front](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/xvi-god-in-front)

Mary Mardon and her father find that the dull street they saw was actually the back of the houses, and the real fronts faced the bay with a glorious view, illustrating God's hidden blessings.

### [The Extravagance of Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/xxv-the-extravagance-of-love)

Anoints Jesus with costly ointment, an act of love and devotion that Jesus praises as a memorial.

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