# Sola — A Princess of Mars character guide > Sola in A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** XV Sola **First appearance:** 0006-iv-a-prisoner ## Snapshot 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. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris) _friendship_ Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment. ### [Tars Tarkas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/tars_tarkas) _family_ Sola is the secret daughter of Tars Tarkas, and he feels a protective, though initially hidden, paternal love for her. ### [Sarkoja](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/sarkoja) _psychological_ Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist. ### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris) _friendship_ Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment. ### [Sarkoja](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/sarkoja) _psychological_ Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist. ### [Sarkoja](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/sarkoja) _psychological_ Sarkoja is a manipulative and cruel figure who torments and spies on Sola, acting as a psychological antagonist. ### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris) _friendship_ Sola becomes Dejah Thoris's loyal protector and confidante, offering kindness and guidance in a hostile environment. ### [Tars Tarkas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/tars_tarkas) _family_ Sola is the secret daughter of Tars Tarkas, and he feels a protective, though initially hidden, paternal love for her. ## In the story ### [A Princess of Mars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/a-princess-of-mars) Thark who shows kindness to John Carter and helps him navigate Thark society. ### [A Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/iv-a-prisoner) A young female Martian who leads Carter to a chamber and shows him a Martian hound. ### [V: I Elude My Watch Dog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/v-i-elude-my-watch-dog) Shows kindness and care; provides food, drink, and coverings for Carter. ### [A Fight That Won Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/vi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/ix-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xi-with-dejah-thoris) Assigned to guard Dejah Thoris, helps find new quarters, and reports seeing Sarkoja descending from their rooms. ### [XIII: Lovemaking on Mars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xix-battling-in-the-arena) Mentioned as having escaped with Dejah Thoris. ### [From Joy to Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xxvii-from-joy-to-death) Accompanies Tars Tarkas to Thark and later returns for the wedding of Dejah Thoris and John Carter. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/sola - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters