# Merope — Poetry character guide

> Merope in Poetry by Matthew Arnold.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Merope Peace, Merope O Aepytus

**First appearance:** 0144-merope

## Who they are

The queen of Messenia who mourns her husband and son.

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