Who is Martha from A Listening Walk --and Other Stories and what is their importance? A_Listening_Walk_--and_Other_Stories English & Literature Martha | A Listening Walk --and Other Stories

"Martha" is the name used to represent the "ideal" frontier woman. A "Martha" can cook, clean, sew, and perform all manner of household duties with high skill and general excellence. Most importantly, she will understand, tolerate, and hopefully embrace her husband's love of hunting.