Of Human Bondage · Character

Mary Ann

A servant in the Carey household at Blackstable.

minor

Also known as Anna

First appearance: i

Mary Ann's tie to Philip Carey is one of the pressures that moves Of Human Bondage—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Brings in the egg and places books on Philip's chair so he can reach the table.

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With Philip Carey (social): The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood. With Philip Carey (social): The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip…

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Character groups

Heidelberg and Blackstable Circle
Medical and Work Acquaintances
Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
Minor Characters and Acquaintances

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Philip Carey
social · positive
The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood. How this plays out →
Philip Carey
social · positive
The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood. How this plays out →
Philip Carey
social · positive
The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood. How this plays out →

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Brings in the egg and places books on Philip's chair so he can reach the table.
VI
The maid who brings in the paper, resents extra work, and is involved in the dispute over Philip's bath schedule.
VII
Mary Ann wakes the household, is scolded for forgetting the Vicar's egg, and later tucks Philip into bed, earning his affection.
VIII
Philip's friend in the kitchen; her stories of the sea capture his imagination.
LII
Longtime servant at the vicarage; given notice by Mr. Carey after Aunt Louisa's death.

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