# Old Woman — Plays character guide

> Old Woman in Plays by Zeami Motokiyo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mad Woman

**First appearance:** 0006-act-i

## Who they are

An elderly or mad female character appearing in a play.

## Relationships

### [Priest Rensei](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_2_se/characters/priest_rensei)

_social_

The Old Woman interacts with Rensei as a fellow traveler or supplicant, seeking spiritual guidance.

### [Yamanba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_2_se/characters/yamanba)

_rivalry_

The Old Woman and Yamanba are in a tense, competitive dynamic, each vying for control or recognition.

### [Servant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_2_se/characters/servant)

_social_

The Old Woman and Servant share a casual acquaintance, often exchanging words in passing.

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