# Martha Endell — David Copperfield character guide

> Martha Endell in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martha, Martha Endell⁠—side

**First appearance:** 0009-vi-i-enlarge-my-circle-of-acquaintance

## Who they are

A fallen woman from Yarmouth who helps find Little Em'ly.

## In the story

### [The Wanderer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/xl-the-wanderer)

Appears as the haggard listening face at the door, begging David not to reveal her.

### [Martha](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/xlvii-martha)

In deep despair by the river, she is convinced she belongs to the polluted water, but eventually agrees to help find Little Em'ly.

### [Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/l-mr-peggotty-s-dream-comes-true)

Assists Mr. Peggotty by asking him to stay in London until she sees him again.

### [LI: The Beginning of a Longer Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/li-the-beginning-of-a-longer-journey)

Martha is credited with rescuing Little Em'ly from a dangerous situation in London, fulfilling her promise to help.

### [LXIII: A Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_copperfield_se/chapters/lxiii-a-visitor)

Married a farm-laborer in the second year in Australia and lives a remote, contented life in the Bush.

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