# Erin — Magnolia Leaves character guide

> Erin in Magnolia Leaves by Mary Weston Fordham.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** thy, thee

**First appearance:** 0030-song-to-erin

## Who they are

The addressed beloved whose bosom nourished forget-me-nots and whose absence drives a mourner to cry out for reunion beyond death.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Erin and the Unknown Narrator share a close, frequent bond, likely as confidants or companions navigating the story together.

## In the story

### [The Dying Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-dying-girl)

The sister addressed as 'darling' and 'dearly loved one,' urged to remain faithful.

### [On Parting with a Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/on-parting-with-a-friend)

The friend being addressed, referred to as 'thee' and 'dear one'.

### [Song to Erin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/song-to-erin)

Personification of Ireland, addressed as the beloved homeland.

### [The Valentine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-valentine)

The beloved lady addressed in the poem, praised for her beauty and spiritual charm.

### [The Pen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-pen)

The maid who records her vow of lasting love, mentioned in the final stanza.

### [Lines to ⸻](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/lines-to)

The beloved addressed as 'love' and 'thee,' implored to come in dreams.

### [Serenade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/serenade)

The beloved addressed as 'love' and urged to sleep.

### [The Coming Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-coming-woman)

The wife who is the breadwinner, heading to the office and speaking at the Woman's Convention.

### [For Who?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/for-who)

The beloved addressed as 'thee' and 'darling', the object of the speaker's devotion.

### [To a Loved One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/to-a-loved-one)

The beloved addressed as 'thee' and 'my love' throughout the poem.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/characters