# Mary Grant — In Search of the Castaways character guide > Mary Grant in In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mary, Miss Grant, Poor Mary Grant **First appearance:** 0002-iii-the-captain-s-children ## Snapshot Captain Grant's devoted daughter, whose plea at Lord Glenarvan's feet turns a pleasure cruise into a global rescue mission. ## Who they are Mary is the young woman who kneels before Lord Glenarvan and declares she will throw herself at the Queen's feet if no one else will help find her father. Her dignity under disappointment — thanking the officials even as she is turned away — shames the powerful men who refused her. Her devotion anchors the expedition's moral purpose, and her presence aboard the Duncan quietly draws the young Captain Mangles toward a love that will be sealed when her father is found. ## Relationships ### [Robert Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/robert_grant) _family_ Mary Grant is Robert's older sister, acting as a caring and protective maternal figure after their father's disappearance. ### [Lord Glenarvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/lord_glenarvan) _friendship_ Glenarvan treats Mary Grant with paternal kindness and respect, driven by his commitment to her family's welfare. ### [Lord Glenarvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/lord_glenarvan) _friendship_ Glenarvan treats Mary Grant with paternal kindness and respect, driven by his commitment to her family's welfare. ### [Robert Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/robert_grant) _family_ Mary Grant is Robert's older sister, acting as a caring and protective maternal figure after their father's disappearance. ### [Robert Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/robert_grant) _family_ Mary Grant is Robert's older sister, acting as a caring and protective maternal figure after their father's disappearance. ### [Lord Glenarvan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/lord_glenarvan) _friendship_ Glenarvan treats Mary Grant with paternal kindness and respect, driven by his commitment to her family's welfare. ## In the story ### [The Three Documents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/ii-the-three-documents) Not directly present but implied as part of Captain Grant's family that Lady Helena worries about. ### [III: The Captain's Children](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/iii-the-captain-s-children) Sixteen-year-old sister of Robert, arrives with her brother seeking news of their father; shows courage and gratitude. ### [Lady Glenarvan's Proposal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/iv-lady-glenarvan-s-proposal) Tells the story of her father's disappearance and her struggles to raise her brother; resolves to petition the Queen. ### [The Departure of the Duncan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/v-the-departure-of-the-duncan) Receives permission from Lady Helena to accompany the expedition; prays for her benefactors at the cathedral. ### [An Unexpected Passenger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/vi-an-unexpected-passenger) Shows knowledge of ships and expresses hope for finding her father. ### [Jacques Paganel Is Undeceived](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/vii-jacques-paganel-is-undeceived) Present during Paganel's discovery; receives his encouraging words about the rescue mission. ### [Through the Strait of Magellan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/ix-through-the-strait-of-magellan) Is the object of John Mangles' hidden affection and is grateful to her patrons. ### [A New Destination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxvii-a-new-destination) Experiences anguish and hope upon the return of the expedition. ### [Tristan d’Acunha and the Isle of Amsterdam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxviii-tristan-d-acunha-and-the-isle-of-amsterdam) Spends time on deck training her hand, head, and heart; serves as umpire in Paganel's wager. ### [The Storm on the Indian Ocean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxix-the-storm-on-the-indian-ocean) Mary Grant is present on deck during the storm, growing pale but showing courage. ### [A Hospitable Colonist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxx-a-hospitable-colonist) Grieves with Robert upon hearing the discouraging news; Lady Helena comforts her as they approach the shore. ### [The Quartermaster of the Britannia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxxi-the-quartermaster-of-the-britannia) Overcome with emotion upon learning Ayrton was a shipmate of her father; holds his hand and weeps with happiness. ### [An Accident](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxxiii-an-accident) Travels with Lady Helena; also affected by the water during the crossing. ### [Fresh Faces](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxxvi-fresh-faces) Reseats herself in the cart with Lady Helena after the diggings visit. ### [Wealth in the Wilderness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxxviii-wealth-in-the-wilderness) Anxiously watches over Robert during the hunt and thanks Captain Mangles for saving him. ### [The Plot Unveiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xli-the-plot-unveiled) Weeps for her father, realizing the hope of finding him in Australia is lost. ### [A Rough Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xliv-a-rough-captain) Shows courage and resignation, comforting Lady Helena and urging return to Scotland; accepts John Mangles' promise to continue the search. ### [The Wreck of the Macquarie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlv-the-wreck-of-the-macquarie) Suffers alongside Lady Helena in the miserable conditions below deck, but does not complain. ### [XLVII: A Dreaded Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlvii-a-dreaded-country) Accompanies Lady Helena on the raft and expresses pity for the lost sailors. ### [XLVIII: Introduction to the Cannibals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlviii-introduction-to-the-cannibals) Captive alongside Lady Helena; shares in the anxiety of the situation. ### [A Momentous Interview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlix-a-momentous-interview) Feels weak and is supported by Captain Mangles during the hostile encounter with the Maori. ### [The Chief's Funeral](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/l-the-chief-s-funeral) Confesses her love for John Mangles and asks him to kill her to avoid a worse fate. ### [Strangely Liberated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/li-strangely-liberated) Retires to sleep with Lady Helena; later descends the cliff with John Mangles. ### [The Sacred Mountain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lii-the-sacred-mountain) Enters the tomb with the group, reassured by the Maori superstition. ### [From Peril to Safety](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/liv-from-peril-to-safety) Endures the journey with faith; is comforted by John Mangles' promises to continue searching for her father. ### [Ayrton's Obstinacy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lvi-ayrton-s-obstinacy) Present during Lady Helena's attempt to persuade Ayrton. ### [A Discouraging Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lvii-a-discouraging-confession) Mentioned indirectly as one of the 'poor children' whose father, Captain Grant, may be lost. ### [A Cry in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lviii-a-cry-in-the-night) Shares a poignant conversation with Robert about their father and future; later hears a cry from the sea and faints from emotion. ### [Captain Grant's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lix-captain-grant-s-story) Reunited with her father; her hand is given in marriage to Captain Mangles by her father. ### [LX: Paganel’s Last Entanglement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lx-paganel-s-last-entanglement) Marries John Mangles in the old cathedral of St. Mungo. ### [LXI: The End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/lxi-the-end) Marries John Mangles after the successful rescue. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters/mary_grant - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/characters