Cranford · Character
Martha
Miss Matty's loyal maid and later married servant.
minor
Also known as Martha—who
First appearance: i our society
Martha shows up with force in IV: A Visit to an Old Bachelor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Confides her wish for a follower; is granted permission to see Jem Hearn.
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In IV: A Visit to an Old Bachelor: Confides her wish for a follower; is granted permission to see Jem Hearn. Later, in Old Letters: Brings…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Servants and their spouses
- Extended community and visitors
- Jenkyns family and associates
- Servants and social figures
- Tradesmen and former suitors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Miss Matty’s cris…
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