# The Syrophenician Woman — Poetry character guide

> The Syrophenician Woman in Poetry by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** IV The Syrophenician Woman

**First appearance:** 0056-the-gospel-women

## Who they are

A Canaanite woman who begged Jesus for healing.

## In the story

### [The Gospel Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/the-gospel-women)

Implored Jesus for her daughter's healing, demonstrating persistent faith and receiving his commendation.

### [IV: The Syrophenician Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_8_se/chapters/iv-the-syrophenician-woman)

The persistent and humble mother who pleads for her daughter's healing, accepting scorn and crumbs to obtain mercy.

## Links

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