# Jenny Diver — The Beggar’s Opera character guide

> Jenny Diver in The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jenny

**First appearance:** 0007-act-i

## Who they are

A female thief and one of Macheath's many lovers.

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