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Mary

Mother of Jesus, mentioned in context of his birth and early life.

minor

First appearance: the child in the midst

Mary shows up with force in The Displeasure of Jesus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mary is the other sister whose grief and unbelief trouble Jesus; she is also comforted by Lazarus's resurrection.
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Mary first appears in 0004 the child in the midst.

In The Displeasure of Jesus: Mary is the other sister whose grief and unbelief trouble Jesus; she is also comforted by Lazarus's resurrection.

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9 connections

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TCThe ChildTLThe Living OneGTGod the FatherJCJesus ChristTBThe Brother Ch…MAMary

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Figures and Symbols
  • Central Biblical Figures
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mary in the child in the midst