# Jesus — Magnolia Leaves character guide

> Jesus in Magnolia Leaves by Mary Weston Fordham.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0009-the-christ-child

## Who they are

The risen Christ whose invitation echoes over the graves, promising the faithful a reunion in the air with those they've lost.

## Relationships

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

_psychological_

Jesus appears as a spiritual or symbolic presence in the narrator's life, suggesting a psychological or faith-based dynamic.

## In the story

### [Creation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/creation)

Implied as the creative power and divine presence behind the creation, referenced through 'God' and 'Maker'.

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

Referenced as the source of the 'fountain clear' opened from His wounded side, offering spiritual cleansing.

### [The Saxon Legend of Language](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-saxon-legend-of-language)

Implied as the divine presence behind the angel's song of love.

### [The Christ Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-christ-child)

The Christ Child, the newborn King lying in a manger in Bethlehem.

### [Bells of St. Michael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/bells-of-st-michael)

Referenced through the Christmas story of Bethlehem and the Easter resurrection.

### [Maiden and River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/maiden-and-river)

Implied as the divine protector who keeps the River and guides the ship safely.

### [Chicago Exposition Ode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/chicago-exposition-ode)

Implied through the Holy Cross and the prayer of the Pale Faces.

### [Atlanta Exposition Ode](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/atlanta-exposition-ode)

Referenced indirectly through 'Bethlehem's Star' and the Nativity imagery.

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

Portrayed as the willing sacrifice who dies on Calvary for humanity's sins, then descends to the dead and rises victorious.

### [Tribute to a Lost Steamer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/tribute-to-a-lost-steamer)

Referenced as 'Father in heaven' who preserved Louis from harm.

### [The Grafted Bud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/the-grafted-bud)

The Saviour with whom the child abides in heaven.

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

The newborn Savior, Prince of Peace, lying in a manger.

### [To Rev. Thaddeus Saltus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/to-rev-thaddeus-saltus)

Referred to as 'the Master' whose word the Reverend obeyed.

### [Death of a Grandparent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/death-of-a-grandparent)

The grandmother is said to repose securely on Jesus' breast, and will be called by her Saviour to arise.

### [To an Infant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/to-an-infant)

Quoted as saying 'suffer such to come' and claiming children as His own.

### [In Memoriam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnolia_leaves_se/chapters/in-memoriam)

The Saviour whom the child adores and with whom she is now at rest.

## Links

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