# Friar Jacomo — The Jew of Malta character guide

> Friar Jacomo in The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jacomo, Friar Jacomo Abigail, Friar Jacomo O, Friar Jacomo Villains, Friar Jacomo Sisters

**First appearance:** 0011-scene-i

## Snapshot

A friar whose rivalry with Barnadine over Barabas's soul and wealth makes him a pawn in the Jew's lethal game of revenge.

## Who they are

Jacomo competes with Barnadine for the honor of converting the wealthy Barabas, each friar claiming the greater house and stricter rule. He shrives Abigail and learns her secrets, a knowledge that makes him dangerous to Barabas and doomed by it. His quarrel with Barnadine over whose order deserves the Jew's fortune hands Barabas the opening he needs to destroy them both.

## Relationships

### [Barabas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jew_of_malta_se/characters/barabas)

_rivalry_

Barabas tricks Friar Jacomo into killing another friar, then murders him to cover his crimes.

### [Abigail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jew_of_malta_se/characters/abigail)

_psychological_

Abigail confesses to Friar Jacomo, who later becomes a victim of Barabas's manipulation through her.

### [Barabas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jew_of_malta_se/characters/barabas)

_rivalry_

Barabas tricks Friar Jacomo into killing another friar, then murders him to cover his crimes.

### [Abigail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jew_of_malta_se/characters/abigail)

_psychological_

Abigail confesses to Friar Jacomo, who later becomes a victim of Barabas's manipulation through her.

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