# Abigail — The Jew of Malta character guide

> Abigail in The Jew of Malta by Christopher Marlowe.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Abigail Father, fair Abigail, gentle Abigail

**First appearance:** 0004-scene-i

## Who they are

Barabas's virtuous daughter, who converts to Christianity and enters a nunnery.

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