# Marusja — The Magic Mountain character guide

> Marusja in The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pretty Marusja, the lively Marusja

**First appearance:** 0012-breakfast

## Who they are

A pretty, giggling Russian woman who is the object of Joachim Ziemssen's silent affection.

## In the story

### [Mental Gymnastic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/mental-gymnastic)

Described as pretty, with a blooming complexion and chestnut hair. Laughs and speaks Russian at the table, drawing Joachim's sternly downcast eyes.

### [A Word Too Much](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/a-word-too-much)

Mentioned indirectly; Hans misremembers her name as 'Mazurka.' Joachim reveals her case is serious, a fact that visibly affects him.

### [The Thermometer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/the-thermometer)

Noticed Hans Castorp for the first time upon hearing of his fever, staring at him and shaking her finger in playful accusation.

### [Walpurgis-Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magic_mountain_se/chapters/walpurgis-night)

Among the first to wear a paper cap; acts as a messenger, passing Settembrini's poetic note to Hans Castorp's table.

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