The Pickwick Papers · Character
Mary
A pretty housemaid in Mr. Nupkins's household whose charm catches Sam Weller's eye and eventually wins his heart.
supporting
Also known as Mary, Mary Ann
First appearance: vi
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Mary works in the household of the pompous magistrate Mr. Nupkins, where she encounters Sam Weller during the Pickwickians' misadventures in Ipswich. Her good looks and lively manner prompt Sam's gallant attentions, and…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Servants and landladies
- Pickwickians and associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mary in viIn the story
Mary appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Chapter XXI
- Chapter XXV
- Mr. Weller the Elder Delivers Some Critical Sentiments Respecting Literary Composition; and, Assisted by His Son Samuel, Pays a Small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose
- LII
- LVI
