DEADWOOD Character: Martha Bullock

Martha Bullock Profile

From Wikipedia: Martha Eccles Bullock (Anna Gunn) is Seth Bullock’s wife and former sister-in-law. Seth’s brother Robert had been a cavalryman and died while fighting comancheros in Texas. Bullock felt obliged to marry and take care of the widow and orphan, although he is not actually romantically involved with her. This was the custom of the time so many children would not grow up fatherless after the Civil and Indian wars. She feels a confusing mix of gratitude towards Bullock, perhaps even romantic love for him, but wishes he not sacrifice his own happiness any more than necessary to provide for her and her son. However, she still harbors great deal of jealousy towards her husband’s feelings for Alma Garret, though is perplexed by his reluctance to act on them. Read More