The Well of the Saints · Character
Bride
A local woman who appears in the village scenes.
minor
First appearance: act i
Bride's tie to Martin Doul is one of the pressures that moves The Well of the Saints—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Martin Doul (romantic): Bride is Martin's long-suffering wife, who remains loyal to him despite his neglect and cruelty. With Timmy the smith (social): Bride and Timmy are fellow villagers who share minimal direct…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Social
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Village community members
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological nadir for both protagonists…
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- Martin Doul
romantic · ambivalent
Bride is Martin's long-suffering wife, who remains loyal to him despite his neglect and… How this plays out →
- Timmy the smith
social · neutral
- Molly Byrne
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Bride in act i