Quo Vadis · Character

Miriam

A Christian widow who shelters Peter and other believers in her home.

minor

Also known as old Miriam

First appearance: ix

Miriam's tie to Marcus Vinicius is one of the pressures that moves Quo Vadis—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Provides shelter for Peter in her house in the Trans-Tiber.

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With Marcus Vinicius (friendship): Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus after his conversion. With Marcus Vinicius (friendship): Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus after his conversion. With Marcus Vinicius (friendship): Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus after his conversion.

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See Miriam in ix

Character Web

16 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Christian community and converts
Historical and minor figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Marcus Vinicius
friendship · positive
Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus… How this plays out →
Marcus Vinicius
friendship · positive
Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus… How this plays out →
Marcus Vinicius
friendship · positive
Miriam is a Christian widow who shelters Lygia and later becomes a trusted ally to Marcus… How this plays out →

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See Miriam in ix

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See Miriam in ix

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