# Satan — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> Satan in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0025-xxiii-the-brand-of-cain

## Who they are

Adversary, mentioned in poems about temptation and evil.

## In the story

### [LIX: Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lix-judgment)

Described as a tool of wrath alongside man, opposed to the angel's scourge.

### [Dreams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxiii-dreams)

Referenced as the one in whose 'frantic train' the soul is mocked into acting again.

### [James and John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/civ-james-and-john)

Described as the agent of rage that caused James's early death.

### [CXVIII: Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxviii-evening)

The gloomy foe who robs the speaker of heaven's flame.

### [§ 4](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/4)

Mentioned as appearing among the sons of God to mock Job; his legions gather at the judgment court.

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