# Marian — Martin Eden character guide

> Marian in Martin Eden by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary

**First appearance:** 0021-xx

## Who they are

Martin's other sister, who marries Hermann von Schmidt.

## In the story

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

Martin's other sister, recalled for her scarred hands from cannery work and a factory accident.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/vi)

Martin uses her library card as well.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xiv)

Receives five dollars from Martin for a dress, contributing to his financial strain.

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xxix)

Martin's sister, who visits him under pressure from Hermann von Schmidt to demand the destruction of a poem he wrote about her, revealing her conventional mindset.

### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xliv)

Marian expresses love for Martin at parting, though Martin senses her apology for her earlier lack of faith in him.

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