# Maria — Satan’s Diary character guide

> Maria in Satan’s Diary by Leonid Andreyev.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Signorina, the Signorina Maria, Signorina Maria

**First appearance:** 0001-satan-s-diary

## Who they are

A young Roman woman with a gaze as clear as the Campagna sky, whose harp and voice turn Wondergood into a taut, trembling string.

## Relationships

### [Signor Thomas Magnus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/signor_thomas_magnus)

_romantic_

Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her affection is unrequited and she is often manipulated by him.

### [Mr. Henry Wondergood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_henry_wondergood)

_social_

Maria and Wondergood are acquaintances who interact primarily through their mutual connection to Magnus.

### [Mr. Toppi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_toppi)

_friendship_

Maria and Toppi share a cordial, supportive friendship as they both orbit around Magnus.

### [Madonna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/madonna)

_rivalry_

Madonna and Maria are rivals for Magnus's attention, with Madonna often cruelly mocking Maria.

### [Satan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/satan)

_psychological_

Satan manipulates Maria's emotions, using her love for Magnus to further his own schemes.

### [Signor Thomas Magnus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/signor_thomas_magnus)

_romantic_

Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her affection is unrequited and she is often manipulated by him.

### [Mr. Toppi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/mr_toppi)

_friendship_

Maria and Toppi share a cordial, supportive friendship as they both orbit around Magnus.

### [Signor Thomas Magnus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/signor_thomas_magnus)

_romantic_

Maria is deeply in love with Magnus, but her affection is unrequited and she is often manipulated by him.

## In the story

### [Satan's Diary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/satan-s-diary)

A woman who inspires calm and admiration in Satan.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/ii)

Walks with Satan and Magnus, plays the harp and sings, and is revealed by Magnus to love Satan.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/iii)

Seen walking with Magnus, causing Satan's jealousy; later reported indisposed by Magnus.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/chapters/iv)

Revealed to be soulless and empty, a creation of Magnus used to torment and disillusion men; remains detached and obedient.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters/maria
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/satan_s_diary_se/characters