Short Plays · Character
Micheal Dara
A young herd who comes whistling to a lonely glen cottage, caught between a farmer's errand and a married woman's need.
supporting
Also known as Micheal, Micheal Considering
First appearance: in the shadow of the glen
As a supporting figure in Short Plays, Micheal Dara is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Tidies himself for the wedding, expresses concern about spending money, and supports Mary's argument against marriage, but ultimately follows Sarah's lead.
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Micheal Dara is the young man the Tramp passes on the road, driving mountain ewes and heading toward the cottage beyond the sea. He is the one Nora sends for in the dark, the one who walks round to see what must be done…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Love triangle deception
- Protagonist
- Sea-tragedy family and tinkers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Sarah and Mich…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Nora Burke
romantic · ambivalent
Micheal Dara is a quiet suitor to Nora, offering stability but lacking the passion she… How this plays out →
- Tramp
rivalry · negative
- Dan Burke
family · negative
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