# Mayo — María character guide

> Mayo in María by Jorge Isaacs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-xii

## Who they are

A character, possibly a servant or local, appearing in several scenes with limited but clear presence.

## Relationships

### [Efraín](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/efrain)

_friendship_

Mayo is a friend and companion of Efraín, sharing in his youthful adventures and studies.

### [Efraín](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/characters/efrain)

_friendship_

Mayo is a friend and companion of Efraín, sharing in his youthful adventures and studies.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/ix)

Efraín's dog; accompanies him on the visit.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/x)

Efraín's dog, who licks the burrs from his clothes, a small domestic detail.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xvi)

Efraín's dog, who tires himself out following Efraín during his aimless wanderings.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xl)

The dog that runs to greet María and the group at the bath.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlvi)

Mentioned as lagging behind during Efraín's descent, noted by María.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mar_a_se/chapters/xlviii)

The dog, still mourning Efraín's absence, searches for him throughout the house and mountain.

## Links

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