# Bride — The Well of the Saints character guide

> Bride in The Well of the Saints by J. M. Synge.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i

## Who they are

A local woman who appears in the village scenes.

## Relationships

### [Martin Doul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_the_saints_se/characters/martin_doul)

_romantic_

Bride is Martin's long-suffering wife, who remains loyal to him despite his neglect and cruelty.

### [Timmy the smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_the_saints_se/characters/timmy_the_smith)

_social_

Bride and Timmy are fellow villagers who share minimal direct interaction, mostly through community events.

### [Molly Byrne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_the_saints_se/characters/molly_byrne)

_rivalry_

Bride resents Molly for stealing Martin's attention and for her cruel treatment of him.

## Links

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