# Madge — The Fur Country character guide > Madge in The Fur Country by Jules Verne. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** poor Madge, the faithful Madge, Poor Madge **First appearance:** 0002-part-i-i-a-soiree-at-fort-reliance ## Snapshot Mrs. Barnett's devoted maid, whose quiet care and steady hands tend the sick and the frozen when the colony's survival hangs by a thread. ## Who they are Madge is Mrs. Barnett's constant companion, faithful and unassuming, present at every bedside and crisis without ever seeking the spotlight. When a half-frozen stranger is carried in, it is Madge who feels the vital heat returning and cries out that she will recover. Her loyalty anchors Mrs. Barnett's household and gives the fort's domestic life its warmth. ## In the story ### [A Soiree at Fort Reliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-i-a-soiree-at-fort-reliance) Paulina Barnett's faithful servant and devoted friend, described as a strong-built Scotchwoman who treats Paulina like a daughter. ### [A Factory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-iv-a-factory) Mrs. Barnett's faithful servant; provided with a more comfortable sledge at Captain Craventy's request. ### [From Fort Reliance to Fort Enterprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-v-from-fort-reliance-to-fort-enterprise) Complains of the cold and dismisses memories of heat, focusing on the immediate discomforts of the journey. ### [A Wapiti Duel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-vi-a-wapiti-duel) Accompanies the group, takes interest in the chase. ### [VII: The Arctic Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-vii-the-arctic-circle) Occupies a hut with Mrs. Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson during the storm. ### [A Retrospect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-x-a-retrospect) Travels with Sergeant Long in the second sledge. ### [Fort Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-fort-hope) Assists Mrs. Barnett with household duties and is assigned a cabin in the fort. ### [Some Excursions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-some-excursions) Accompanies Sergeant Long on fishing trips, returning with salmon. ### [The Approach of Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-the-approach-of-winter) Shares her mistress's enthusiasm for the winter spectacle. ### [The Polar Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xviii-the-polar-night) Gradually becoming accustomed to the harsh climate, mentioned alongside Mrs. Barnett. ### [A Neighbourly Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xix-a-neighbourly-visit) Accompanies Mrs. Barnett to the Eskimo camp but quickly exits the snow hut due to the suffocating atmosphere. ### [Mercury Freezes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xx-mercury-freezes) Mentioned as part of the colony; present at the Christmas celebration. ### [A Floating Fort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-i-a-floating-fort) Present during the revelation and comments on the absence of rivals. ### [Where Are We?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-where-are-we) Expresses resignation and faith that God will not let them perish; shows deep concern for Mrs. Barnett. ### [V: From July 25th to August 20th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-v-from-july-25th-to-august-20th) Works with Mrs. Barnett on sewing furs; is fully informed of the danger. ### [Mrs. Paulina Barnett's Excursion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-mrs-paulina-barnett-s-excursion) Accompanies Mrs. Barnett on the excursion, providing steadfast confidence and support. ### [Kalumah’s Adventures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-kalumah-s-adventures) Assists in reviving Kalumah and binds her wound. ### [X: The Kamchatka Current](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-x-the-kamchatka-current) Receives the news of the drifting island with courage and resignation. ### [The Winter Months](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-the-winter-months) Diagnoses Michael's scarlet fever and administers belladonna treatment, saving his life. ### [The Breakup of the Ice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-the-breakup-of-the-ice) Faithfully supports Mrs. Barnett in her efforts to keep up morale. ### [The Avalanche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-the-avalanche) Buried in the principal house during the avalanche. ### [All at Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-all-at-work) Buried alongside Mrs. Barnett; the rescuers are determined to save her. ### [XIX: Bering Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-bering-sea) Was trapped in the house with Mrs. Barnett and others; later walks with Mrs. Barnett on the island, observing the transformed landscape. ### [The Island Becomes and Islet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-the-island-becomes-and-islet) Walks with Mrs. Barnett on the beach and notes the animals' unease as a warning. ### [The Four Following Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii-the-four-following-days) Faithful companion to Mrs. Barnett; expresses unwavering hope despite the dire situation. ### [On a Piece of Ice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiii-on-a-piece-of-ice) Spots land on the southeast horizon, reigniting hope. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-conclusion) Accompanies Mrs. Barnett on her journey to Europe. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/characters/madge - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/characters