# Bertha — Short Fiction character guide

> Bertha in Short Fiction by Mary Shelley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Bertha

**First appearance:** 0000-a-tale-of-the-passions

## Who they are

A woman whose youthful beauty fades into bitter old age.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Bertha is a devoted friend or companion to the narrator, providing emotional support and loyalty.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Bertha is a devoted friend or companion to the narrator, providing emotional support and loyalty.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_friendship_

Bertha is a devoted friend or companion to the narrator, providing emotional support and loyalty.

## In the story

### [The Mortal Immortal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/chapters/the-mortal-immortal)

Winzy's aging wife, who is jealous and tormented by his perpetual youth.

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