He Knew He Was Right · Character

Martha

A servant in the Trevelyan household.

minor

First appearance: i showing how wrath began

Martha's tie to Dorothy Stanbury is one of the pressures that moves He Knew He Was Right—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Miss Stanbury's servant, who is consulted about the plan to bring a niece to live in the house and expresses skepticism about the arrangement.

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With Dorothy Stanbury (friendship): Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support throughout the story. With Dorothy Stanbury (friendship): Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support throughout the story. With Dorothy Stanbury (friendship): Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support throughout the story.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Other

Character groups

Exeter social circle
Trevelyan household associates
London and minor supporting cast

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dorothy Stanbury
friendship · positive
Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support… How this plays out →
Dorothy Stanbury
friendship · positive
Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support… How this plays out →
Dorothy Stanbury
friendship · positive
Martha is Dorothy's loyal maid and confidante, providing companionship and support… How this plays out →

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In the story

Martha appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Miss Jemima Stanbury, of Exeter
Miss Stanbury's servant, who is consulted about the plan to bring a niece to live in the house and expresses skepticism about the arrangement.
I Know It Will Do
Miss Stanbury's servant; fetches Dorothy from Nuncombe Putney; reports favorably on Dorothy's character.
Showing What Happened During Miss Stanbury’s Illness
Miss Stanbury's servant; prepares mourning clothes and assists in care.
Mr. Gibson's Threat
Miss Stanbury's servant; urges piety on her mistress, mediates Mr. Gibson's visit to Dorothy, and shows increased respect toward Dorothy.
Of a Quarter of Lamb
Miss Stanbury's servant, tasked with delivering the lamb and conveying the unspoken wish for Dorothy's return.
The Delivery of the Lamb
Delivers the lamb and letter from Miss Stanbury; meets Brooke Burgess on the road and learns of his engagement to Dorothy.
Dorothy Returns to Exeter
Delivered Miss Stanbury's letter to Dorothy and is consulted by Miss Stanbury after the revelation about Brooke.
I Wouldn't Do It, if I Was You
Advises Miss Stanbury not to leave her home.

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