# Antony — Plays character guide

> Antony in Plays by Roswitha of Gandersheim.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Antony, old Antony, Brother Antony, Antony Brother

**First appearance:** 0079-paphnutius

## Who they are

An elderly hermit who advises Paphnutius.

## In the story

### [Characters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/characters)

A fellow hermit and disciple of Paphnutius.

### [Paphnutius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/paphnutius)

The elderly hermit whom Paphnutius visits to pray for a sign of Thais's forgiveness.

### [Scene IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/scene-ix)

Antony is mentioned as the brother to whom Paphnutius will go for intercession.

### [Scene X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/scene-x)

The aged hermit who welcomes Paphnutius and rejoices in Thais's conversion.

### [Scene XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/scene-xi)

Blessed Antony receives Paphnutius and shares Paul's vision of Thais's heavenly reward.

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