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Abraham

A hermit who disguises himself as a suitor to enter a brothel and win back the niece he raised in the desert.

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Also known as Abraham, Abraham Mary, Abraham Brother Ephrem

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With Mary (family): Abraham is the uncle of Mary, guiding her after her fall into a life of sin. With Paphnutius (friendship): Abraham and…

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The Plays of Roswitha
A hermit who rescues his niece Mary from a life of sin, showing compassion and wisdom.
Characters
Listed as a character in the play.
Abraham
The hermit who adopts his niece Mary, guides her, and later rescues her from a life of sin.
Scene I
Expresses concern for his orphaned niece Mary's spiritual and physical well-being, seeking Ephrem's approval for his plan to dedicate her to Christ.
Scene II
Acts as Mary's adoptive father, guiding her toward chastity and planning her religious instruction.
Scene III
Distraught hermit who seeks Ephrem's counsel after his adopted daughter Mary's fall and flight; he resolves to pursue her in disguise.
Scene IV
Learns of Mary's fall and resolves to rescue her by disguising himself as a soldier.
Scene V
Abraham approaches the innkeeper, disguised as a traveler, and requests to dine with the beautiful girl.
Scene VI
Disguises himself as a lecherous old man to approach Mary in the brothel, struggling to hide his sorrow and maintain his composure.
Scene VII
Abraham disguises himself to enter the brothel, reveals his identity to Mary, and guides her toward repentance with compassion and firmness.
Scene VIII
Guides Mary to her cell and plans to visit Ephrem.
Scene IX
Returns to Ephrem with news of Mary's rescue and describes her penance.
A Note on the Acting of the Plays
Listed among the more actable plays, suggesting its potential for effective staging.

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