Micaëla is a character from the opera Carmen, composed by Georges Bizet. She is a young, innocent woman who works as a factory girl and is in love with Don José, a soldier. Micaëla represents purity and loyalty, contrasting with the fiery and free-spirited Carmen. In the opera, Micaëla seeks to bring Don José back to his mother and away from the dangerous influence of Carmen. Her character highlights themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between duty and desire, making her an essential part of the story's emotional depth.