# Zebedee — Short Fiction character guide

> Zebedee in Short Fiction by Leonid Andreyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John, John of Zebedee, Even frail John

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

## Who they are

A disciple of Jesus, known as the beloved apostle.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/i)

The beloved disciple who moves away loathingly from Judas and whispers to Peter about his inability to bear the falsehood.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/ii)

Inquires contemptuously about what evil Judas will say about the disciples.

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

Finds a blue lizard and offers it to Jesus; participates lightly in the stone game.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/iv)

Defends Judas after hearing Jesus's words, kisses him, and urges the other disciples to accept Judas as a brother.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_34_se/chapters/ix)

Curses Judas as Satan and stops Peter from following him.

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