The Black Opal · Character

Watty Frost

A miner and local character.

minor

Also known as Watty, IV Watty, V Watty, Mrs. Watty Frost

First appearance: part i i

Watty Frost's tie to Michael Brady is one of the pressures that moves The Black Opal—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Watty supports the call for Jun to give Paul some of the better stones, warning of the risks if Jun is robbed.

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With Michael Brady (friendship): Michael Brady and Watty Frost are friends, with Watty often providing comic relief or support. With Michael Brady (friendship): Michael Brady and Watty Frost are friends, with Watty…

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See Watty Frost in part i i

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Character groups

Core mining community
Extended community and outsiders
Settlement youth and elders
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Michael Brady
friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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Michael Brady
friendship · positive
Michael Brady and Watty Frost are friends, with Watty often providing comic relief or… How this plays out →

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In the story

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III
Watty supports the call for Jun to give Paul some of the better stones, warning of the risks if Jun is robbed.
Chapter IV
Discusses Michael's state of mind and the situation with Paul and Jun.
V
Present during Paul's recounting of the theft; part of the group discussing the breach of mateship.
VI
Observes Michael and Potch working together and discusses the implications with other miners.
VII
Discusses Michael's new partnership with George and Cash, and is married to the gossipy Mrs. Watty Frost.
VIII
His wife is mentioned as representing the discontented women who pine for suburban comforts and view the men's attitude as cussedness.
X
Cautiously comments on the suspicion against Charley Heathfield.
XIV
Mentioned as the husband of Mrs. Watty Frost, who brought the fan; not directly present.
II
Opposes vigilante justice, advocating for law and order and setting a trap for the rats.
IV
Announces Dawe Armitage's arrival; present during the opal viewing.

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