# St. Catherine of Alexandria — Penguin Island character guide

> St. Catherine of Alexandria in Penguin Island by Anatole France.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** St. Catherine, Catherine

**First appearance:** 0031-margaritone-s-vision

## Who they are

A saint referenced in visions or religious contexts.

## In the story

### [Life of Saint Maël](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/i-life-of-saint-ma-l)

Not directly mentioned; no clear presence in this chapter.

### [II: The Apostolical Vocation of Saint Maël](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/ii-the-apostolical-vocation-of-saint-ma-l)

Referenced indirectly through the mention of St. Bridget's rule and the nuns of Gad.

### [An Assembly in Paradise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/vi-an-assembly-in-paradise)

Consulted by the assembly for her wisdom in resolving the baptism dilemma.

### [An Assembly in Paradise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/vi-an-assembly-in-paradise)

Enters the assembly with a crown of jewels and a blazing wheel; proposes giving the penguins half-human bodies and small souls.

### [The Arts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/v-the-arts)

Appears in Margaritone's vision of future art, depicted with sumptuous velvets and pearls.

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