The Black Opal · Character

George Woods

A resident of the opal-mining area.

minor

Also known as George, Mrs. George Woods, Mrs. Woods

First appearance: part i i

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George is one of the men who questions Jun about the fairness of the opal division and later jokes with Paul about his plans.

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Friendship
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Character groups

Core mining community
Extended community and outsiders
Settlement youth and elders

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Michael Brady
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George is one of the men who questions Jun about the fairness of the opal division and later jokes with Paul about his plans.
Chapter IV
Observes Michael's preoccupation and talks with Watty about Paul's plans.
V
Listens to Paul's story and expresses irritation at Paul's prolonged grief; reflects on Charley's outsider status.
VI
Comments on Michael's unexpected choice of mate and works alongside Watty and Cash.
VII
Works in a well-planned mine with Watty and Cash, and is proud of his systematic claim.
X
Discusses the theft and dismisses the idea that someone else could have taken the opals.
II
Smoldering with rage over the ratting; proposes using dynamite to catch thieves.
XVI
Calls for a meeting to judge Michael and speaks in his defense after the confession.
XVIII
Spokesman for the men; leads the inquiry and speaks on Michael's behalf.

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