# Mary Magdalene — Short Fiction character guide

> Mary Magdalene in Short Fiction by Leonid Andreyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A follower of Jesus, present at key events.

## In the story

### [Lazarus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/lazarus)

Present at the tomb, witnessing the resurrection and its impact.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/iii)

One of Lazarus's sisters who eventually forsook him, leaving him alone in his hut.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/v)

Present when Judas nudges her to listen to John's beautiful speech.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/vi)

Listens to Judas's complaints about the disciples and discusses his past and the thirty pieces of silver.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/viii)

Weeps at the crucifixion, representing the grief of all women.

## Links

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- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/characters