# June — Scarlet Sister Mary character guide

> June in Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Snapshot

The man whose money buys July's wedding clothes, a quiet presence at the bridal feast who will later feel the strange pull of Daddy Cudjoe's love-charm.

## Who they are

June moves through the wedding crowd as a groomsman and neighbor, his generosity stitching him into the fabric of Mary's new life. He is steady where July is restless, and that steadiness makes him both a comfort and a target. When Mary first tests the charm Daddy Cudjoe gave her, it is June who feels its power, and his stunned response teaches her what the charm can do.

## Relationships

### [Mary Pinesett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/characters/mary_pinesett)

_family_

June is Mary's child, representing her deep maternal love and the burdens of single motherhood.

### [Mary Pinesett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/characters/mary_pinesett)

_family_

June is Mary's child, representing her deep maternal love and the burdens of single motherhood.

### [Mary Pinesett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/characters/mary_pinesett)

_family_

June is Mary's child, representing her deep maternal love and the burdens of single motherhood.

## In the story

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

June is July's twin brother, steady and hardworking, who loves Mary but accepts her choice to marry July.

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

He urges Mary to dance and plays the guitar for her, supporting her defiance.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/vi)

June helps Mary by fixing the roof and killing the fattening pig, tasks July avoids.

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

Accompanies Mary to the meeting.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xiv)

Offers to help Mary and stay with her, but she declines; he expresses doubt that July will leave Cinder.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xv)

Sits beside Mary on the steps, sings softly, and gives her a gardenia, stirring her heart.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xvi)

Expresses desire to leave the Quarters but is persuaded by Mary's conjure; dressed in Sunday clothes midweek.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xvii)

June is referenced as the man Budda wanted Mary to marry after July left, and now Mary has June in July's place.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarlet_sister_mary_se/chapters/xxi)

Referenced as the first person on whom Mary tested the love-charm, with immediate effect.

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