# Martha M'Cready — The Black Opal character guide

> Martha M'Cready in The Black Opal by Katharine Susannah Prichard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martha

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

## Who they are

A local woman with ties to the mining community.

## In the story

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

Presses Sophie's dress and washes the petticoat, contributing to the preparations.

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

Embraces Sophie warmly, expressing joy at her return.

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

Ironing her dress for the ball, she urges Sophie to attend, shows her the newspaper article, and comforts Sophie after her confession.

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

Seen at the dance in a white dress, smiling expectantly at Sophie, and dancing with Michael.

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

Sophie assists her in nursing duties; Martha protests Sophie's help in a friendly manner.

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

Relays to Michael the painful scene between Arthur and Sophie, expressing her distress and her belief that Sophie will ultimately stay true to the Ridge.

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

Reflects on Arthur's despair and her own helplessness, viewing his suicide as an act of self-defense against overwhelming pain.

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