# Mark Rutherford — Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance character guide

> Mark Rutherford in Mark Rutherford’s Deliverance by Mark Rutherford.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Rutherford, the Rutherford, Unknown Greek Author Mark Rutherford, Mark, himself

**First appearance:** 0002-mark-rutherford-s-deliverance

## Who they are

A morbid, impressionable London journalist with ten pounds in his pocket, who turns his own spiritual struggles into the autobiography we are reading.

## In the story

### [Editor's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/editor-s-note)

Described as weak, morbid, yet deeply sincere and capable of passionate affection; his story resumes after a period of struggle and rest.

### [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/epigraph)

Attributed as the unknown Greek author of the third epigraph

### [Mark Rutherford's Deliverance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/mark-rutherford-s-deliverance)

Central figure whose deliverance is the focus; reflects on suffering and meaning.

### [I: Newspapers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/i-newspapers)

Rutherford is the narrator, writing under the name Mark Rutherford, describing his experiences as a journalist.

### [II: M'Kay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/ii-m-kay)

The narrator and friend of M'Kay; he sympathizes with M'Kay's aims but questions the efficacy of his methods.

### [IV: A Necessary Development](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/iv-a-necessary-development)

Rutherford narrates the events and reflects on the moral and spiritual implications of Mrs. Butts' response.

### [VII: Qui Dedit in Mari Viam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/vii-qui-dedit-in-mari-viam)

Arranges a meeting with Ellen under a false name, experiences a resurgence of love, and finally reveals himself to her.

### [IX: Holidays](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mark_rutherford_s_deliverance_se/chapters/ix-holidays)

Narrates the holiday and his wife's illness; dies suddenly of heart disease after a confrontation with his employer.

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