Maria

Freder

Freder and Maria share a deep romantic bond, with Maria inspiring Freder's rebellion and hope.

Rotwang

Maria is a target of Rotwang's sinister plans, as he seeks to use her for his revenge.

Josaphat

Josaphat respects and supports Maria, acting as a bridge between her and Freder.

Grot

Grot initially sees Maria as a troublemaker but later respects her role as a mediator.

Freder

Freder and Maria share a deep romantic bond, with Maria inspiring Freder's rebellion and hope.

V

Speaks in the catacombs, reunites with Freder, and is later spied upon by Rotwang and Joh Fredersen.

VIII

Maria is referenced as the beloved whom Freder seeks; her voice is heard calling from within Rotwang's house, but it is later revealed to be a deceptive imitation.

X

Appears in Freder's dream as the Whore of Babylon, seated on a scarlet beast with seven heads and ten horns, bearing the name 'Babylon' on her brow.

XI

Freder fears that Maria is the woman denounced by the monk, and he searches for her in the cathedral.

XIII

Silent and immobile captive, weeping softly as Rotwang reveals his machinations.

XIV

Appears as the speaker inciting the workers with a bloodred mouth, preaching rebellion and dancing on the multitude.

XV

The real Maria is trapped in Rotwang's house, terrified after witnessing Joh Fredersen attack Rotwang. She hears the city's alarm and escapes through the trapdoor into the City of the Dead.

XVII

Maria heroically leads children to safety as water floods the subterranean city, but finds the exit blocked.

XVIII

Trapped with the children in the rising water, tells them a comforting story, and is rescued by Freder.

XIX

Flees to the cathedral in despair, collapses, then is rescued by Freder. She kisses him and sends him to his father, later returns to the children.

XX

Captured by the mob and about to be burned at the stake; the woman on the pyre smiles and invites Freder to dance.

XXI

Implied to be the woman hanging from the cathedral tower, as Freder calls out 'Maria' in response to her scream.

XXII

Rescued by Freder from Rotwang on the cathedral roof.

XXIII

Lies unconscious on the altar steps, appearing dead, but is only sleeping; responds with a smile to Joh Fredersen's touch.

XXIV

Maria speaks of a spring within a rock, symbolizing suffering and redemption. She asks Freder to help reconcile his father and her brothers.

XXV

Mentioned as having features that appear in Freder's face.