# St. Agnes — Poetry character guide

> St. Agnes in Poetry by John Keats.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Agnes, meek St. Agnes

**First appearance:** 0051-i

## Who they are

The saint whose eve is central to the poem's ritual.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/v)

Saintly figure whose care the Lady has wing'd her thoughts upon.

### [St. Agnes' Eve Rituals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/vi)

Referenced as the saint whose eve is celebrated, when young virgins may have visions of their future loves.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/vii)

Madeline sighs for St. Agnes' dreams, the sweetest of the year.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/xiii)

Invoked by Porphyro in reference to the holy loom and secret sisterhood weaving her wool.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/xxvi)

Appears in Madeline's fancy as she prepares for bed.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/xxxi)

Invoked by Porphyro as he begs Madeline to awaken for her sake.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_14_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Her moon has set, marking the end of the holy night.

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