# Martha Washington — The Story of My Life character guide

> Martha Washington in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martha

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-story-of-my-life

## Who they are

The cook's daughter who was Helen's childhood playmate.

## In the story

### [The Story of My Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/i-the-story-of-my-life)

The cook's daughter and Helen's early playmate, who communicated with Helen through signs.

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

A little colored girl, child of the cook; Helen's constant companion who understands her signs and submits to her tyranny.

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