# St. Samson — Penguin Island character guide

> St. Samson in Penguin Island by Anatole France.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Samson

**First appearance:** 0003-i-life-of-saint-ma-l

## Who they are

A saint referenced in religious contexts.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as St. Samson, though the text refers to 'St. Malo' (likely a variant); associated with St. Bridget's convent.

### [III: The Temptation of Saint Maël](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/penguin_island_se/chapters/iii-the-temptation-of-saint-ma-l)

The Devil appears in the guise of the monk Samson to tempt Saint Maël.

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