She is the youngest daughter of the Boleyn family. Although Mary shares some similarities with Anne Boleyn, she is portrayed as a contrasting character to Anne. Unlike the viciously unscrupulous Anne, Mary has a human heart. She cherishes the values of loyalty, devotion and kindness. Mary is devoted to her husband and does not view marriage as a means of social advancement. She is determined to be a loving and devoted wife to her husband. Although she later becomes the mistress of the king, her action was entirely orchestrated by her avaricious family. Mary is not a royal mistress who flaunts her enviable position. Instead, she suffers moral qualms for betraying the beloved queen Katherine. Court life is not congenial to Mary’s simple, unsophisticated character. She comes to love the tranquil country life. She loves the idea of become a mistress of a well-governed homestead, spending her time milking cows and rearing chickens. Mary has an angelic disposition; she continues to devote herself to her sister despite of Anne’s viciousness. After Anne’s marriage, Mary helps Anne with many underhanded tasks, such as burying her miscarried child and procuring medical potion. She bears no grievance towards Anne’s meanness. In many ways, Mary is portrayed as an idealized character. Her sweetness and forbearance are such that she almost appears to be a larger than life character.