# George Woods — The Black Opal character guide

> George Woods in The Black Opal by Katharine Susannah Prichard.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i

## Who they are

A resident of the opal-mining area.

## Relationships

### [Michael Brady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/michael_brady)

_friendship_

George Woods is a loyal companion to Michael Brady, sharing in his adventures and struggles.

### [Michael Brady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/michael_brady)

_friendship_

George Woods is a loyal companion to Michael Brady, sharing in his adventures and struggles.

### [Michael Brady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/michael_brady)

_friendship_

George Woods is a loyal companion to Michael Brady, sharing in his adventures and struggles.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-iv)

Observes Michael's preoccupation and talks with Watty about Paul's plans.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-v)

Listens to Paul's story and expresses irritation at Paul's prolonged grief; reflects on Charley's outsider status.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-vi)

Comments on Michael's unexpected choice of mate and works alongside Watty and Cash.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-vii)

Works in a well-planned mine with Watty and Cash, and is proud of his systematic claim.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-i-x)

Discusses the theft and dismisses the idea that someone else could have taken the opals.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-ii-ii)

Smoldering with rage over the ratting; proposes using dynamite to catch thieves.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi)

Calls for a meeting to judge Michael and speaks in his defense after the confession.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_opal_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii)

Spokesman for the men; leads the inquiry and speaks on Michael's behalf.

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