# Miss Mardon — The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford character guide

> Miss Mardon in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford by Mark Rutherford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mardon

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-edward-gibbon-mardon

## Who they are

A member of the Mardon family, involved in Rutherford's social world.

## Relationships

### [Mary Bell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mary_bell)

_friendship_

Mary Bell and Miss Mardon are close companions, sharing confidences and mutual support.

### [Mr. Snale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_snale)

_psychological_

Miss Mardon is likely manipulated or oppressed by Mr. Snale, who exerts a controlling or predatory influence over her.

### [Miss Arbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_arbour)

_friendship_

Miss Arbour and Miss Mardon are friends, with Miss Arbour possibly acting as a protector or confidante.

### [Edward Gibbon Mardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/edward_gibbon_mardon)

_family_

Edward Gibbon Mardon is likely Miss Mardon's brother or close relative, sharing a familial bond and concern for her welfare.

### [Mark Rutherford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mark_rutherford)

_friendship_

Mark Rutherford and Miss Mardon are friends, with Rutherford offering her sympathy and understanding in her difficult circumstances.

### [Brother Holderness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/brother_holderness)

_social_

Brother Holderness and Miss Mardon are casual acquaintances within the religious community, with no deep bond.

### [Mr. Snale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_snale)

_psychological_

Miss Mardon is likely manipulated or oppressed by Mr. Snale, who exerts a controlling or predatory influence over her.

### [Mary Bell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mary_bell)

_friendship_

Mary Bell and Miss Mardon are close companions, sharing confidences and mutual support.

### [Miss Arbour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_arbour)

_friendship_

Miss Arbour and Miss Mardon are friends, with Miss Arbour possibly acting as a protector or confidante.

## In the story

### [Edward Gibbon Mardon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/chapters/iv-edward-gibbon-mardon)

Suffering from neuralgia; her quiet endurance is contrasted with Rutherford's earlier self-absorption.

### [VI: Ellen and Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/chapters/vi-ellen-and-mary)

Mary Mardon is at home; sings a song that deeply affects both Rutherford and her father; receives Rutherford's kiss on her hand.

### [Oxford Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/chapters/ix-oxford-street)

Dies of consumption after her father's funeral; Rutherford sits with her during her final nights.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_mardon
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters