The Well of the Saints · Character
Patch Ruadh
A blind man mentioned but not seen on stage.
minor
First appearance: act i
Patch Ruadh'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 (social): Martin and Patch are fellow blind beggars who occasionally cross paths in the village. With Timmy the smith (social): Patch and Timmy are acquaintances in the village, with no significant bond…
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See Patch Ruadh in act iCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- 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
social · neutral
Martin and Patch are fellow blind beggars who occasionally cross paths in the village. How this plays out →
- Timmy the smith
social · neutral
- Molly Byrne
social · neutral
Relationship notes
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See Patch Ruadh in act i