# Zella — Short Fiction character guide

> Zella in Short Fiction by Mary Shelley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fair Zella

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

## Who they are

A beautiful woman who captivates a male protagonist.

## Relationships

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

_romantic_

Zella is a romantic interest of the narrator, with their interactions suggesting deep affection or passion.

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

_romantic_

Zella is a romantic interest of the narrator, with their interactions suggesting deep affection or passion.

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

_romantic_

Zella is a romantic interest of the narrator, with their interactions suggesting deep affection or passion.

## In the story

### [The Evil Eye](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_38_se/chapters/the-evil-eye)

A mother tormented by fear for her kidnapped son Constans, her health and beauty fading as she watches the sea and endures superstitious horrors.

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