# Mary, Mary — Character guide

> Key figures in Mary, Mary by James Stephens.

- [Mary Makebelieve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/mary_makebelieve.md): The narrator and focal character, a young woman navigating life and relationships.
- [Mrs. Makebelieve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/mrs_makebelieve.md): Mary's mother, a strong presence in her life and decisions.
- [Mrs. Cafferty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/mrs_cafferty.md): A neighbor and acquaintance of the Makebelieve family.
- [The Young Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/the_young_man.md): A mysterious romantic interest who appears in Mary's life.
- [The Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/the_man.md): An enigmatic figure who interacts with Mary and others.
- [Patrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/patrick.md): A male acquaintance or relative of the Makebelieve family.
- [Mrs. O'Connor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/mrs_oconnor.md): A local woman who appears in the community scenes.
- [Mr. Cafferty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/mr_cafferty.md): Husband of Mrs. Cafferty, a minor character in the neighborhood.
- [Norah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/norah.md): A friend or servant mentioned in passing.
- [Patrick Joseph Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mary_mary_se/characters/patrick_joseph_brady.md): A named individual with brief mention in the narrative.

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