# Scarry — In the Midst of Life character guide

> Scarry in In the Midst of Life by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Scarry

**First appearance:** 0015-killed-at-resaca

## Who they are

A soldier who meets a tragic end.

## Relationships

### [Jefferson Doman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/characters/jefferson_doman)

_friendship_

Jefferson Doman and Scarry are friends or allies, their interactions suggesting mutual support or shared purpose.

### [Jefferson Doman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/characters/jefferson_doman)

_friendship_

Jefferson Doman and Scarry are friends or allies, their interactions suggesting mutual support or shared purpose.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned in Barney's letter as the person whose body was used to conceal the gold discovery.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_the_midst_of_life_se/chapters/iv)

The deceased woman, buried face-down in her grave, whose corpse Doman confronts.

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