# Mary Ann — Of Human Bondage character guide

> Mary Ann in Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Anna

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A servant in the Carey household at Blackstable.

## Relationships

### [Philip Carey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/characters/philip_carey)

_social_

The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood.

### [Philip Carey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/characters/philip_carey)

_social_

The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood.

### [Philip Carey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/characters/philip_carey)

_social_

The Careys' maid who provides Philip with small comforts and gossip during his childhood.

## In the story

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

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

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

The maid who brings in the paper, resents extra work, and is involved in the dispute over Philip's bath schedule.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/vii)

Mary Ann wakes the household, is scolded for forgetting the Vicar's egg, and later tucks Philip into bed, earning his affection.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/viii)

Philip's friend in the kitchen; her stories of the sea capture his imagination.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/lii)

Longtime servant at the vicarage; given notice by Mr. Carey after Aunt Louisa's death.

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