# Simon — Poetry character guide

> Simon in Poetry by James Weldon Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Black Simon

**First appearance:** 0069-the-crucifixion

## Who they are

A character in a biblical poem.

## Relationships

### [Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/characters/jesus)

_friendship_

Simon is a disciple and close companion of Jesus, sharing in his ministry.

## In the story

### [The Crucifixion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_13_se/chapters/the-crucifixion)

Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry the cross for Jesus on the way to Golgotha.

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