A Princess of Mars · Character

Sola

A gentle Thark woman who tends the captive Earthman, she hates the cruelty of her own people and hides a secret that links her to their fiercest chieftain.

supporting

Also known as XV Sola

First appearance: A Prisoner

As a supporting figure in A Princess of Mars, Sola is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Thark who shows kindness to John Carter and helps him navigate Thark society.

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Assigned to watch over Carter, Sola instead becomes his ally, feeding him, warning him, and revealing a compassion rare among the green Martians. She despises the barbarity around her, and her quiet kindness — toward Carter and toward the captive Dejah Thoris — gives him the foothold he needs to survive Thark society. Her hidden parentage ties her fate to Tars Tarkas and to the larger struggle for justice within the horde.

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Character Web

11 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship
Family
Psychological
Other

Character groups

Thark captors and allies
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and… How this plays out →
Tars Tarkas
family · positive
Sarkoja
psychological · negative
Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and… How this plays out →
Sarkoja
psychological · negative
Sarkoja
psychological · negative
Dejah Thoris
friendship · positive
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and… How this plays out →
Tars Tarkas
family · positive

Dejah Thoris
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment.
Tars Tarkas
Sola is the secret daughter of Tars Tarkas, and he feels a protective, though initially hidden, paternal love for her.
Sarkoja
Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist.
Dejah Thoris
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment.
Sarkoja
Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist.
Sarkoja
Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist.
Dejah Thoris
Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment.
Tars Tarkas
Sola is the secret daughter of Tars Tarkas, and he feels a protective, though initially hidden, paternal love for her.

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In the story

Sola appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Princess of Mars
Thark who shows kindness to John Carter and helps him navigate Thark society.
A Prisoner
A young female Martian who leads Carter to a chamber and shows him a Martian hound.
V: I Elude My Watch Dog
Shows kindness and care; provides food, drink, and coverings for Carter.
A Fight That Won Friends
Accompanies the search party and shows concern for Carter's safety, examining him for injuries.
VII: Child-Raising on Mars
Acts as Carter's guide and foster mother to a young Martian; she trains both Carter and the child together.
A Fair Captive from the Sky
Rushes to John Carter after the battle, concerned for his safety, and accompanies him to the plaza.
I Learn the Language
Teaches Carter the Martian language and weapons; expresses sympathy for the red captive and criticizes the brutality of her own people.
X: Champion and Chief
Credited by John Carter as his language instructor; informs him of the limits of his freedom and Woola's role.
With Dejah Thoris
Assigned to guard Dejah Thoris, helps find new quarters, and reports seeing Sarkoja descending from their rooms.
XIII: Lovemaking on Mars
Accompanies Dejah Thoris on walks; Carter sends her away to be alone with Dejah Thoris.
XIV: A Duel to the Death
Acts as intermediary between Carter and Dejah Thoris; disapproves of Sarkoja's chaining of Dejah Thoris.
XV: Sola Tells Me Her Story
Wounded by Sarkoja's dagger but survives; reveals her tragic family history and the identity of her father.
We Plan Escape
Warns of Sarkoja's report to Tal Hajus; agrees to join the escape and provides knowledge of the terrain.
XVII: A Costly Recapture
Assists in the escape, carrying Dejah Thoris on the thoat and later following Carter's lead out of Thark.
XIX: Battling in the Arena
Mentioned as having escaped with Dejah Thoris.
From Joy to Death
Accompanies Tars Tarkas to Thark and later returns for the wedding of Dejah Thoris and John Carter.

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