# Emilia — A Sicilian Romance character guide

> Emilia in A Sicilian Romance by Ann Radcliffe.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Dear Emilia

**First appearance:** 0001-a-sicilian-romance

## Who they are

The elder sister, mild where Julia is fiery, her steady affection and clear mind make her the counterweight to a household tilting toward cruelty.

## Relationships

### [Julia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/characters/julia)

_family_

Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with Emilia often seeking Julia's protection.

### [Madame de Menon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/characters/madame_de_menon)

_friendship_

Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia.

### [Madame de Menon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/characters/madame_de_menon)

_friendship_

Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia.

### [Julia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/characters/julia)

_family_

Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with Emilia often seeking Julia's protection.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/i)

The elder daughter, mild and sweet-tempered, with a talent for drawing, who prefers tranquil pleasures to the coming festivities.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/ii)

Shares in the sorrow of learning about her mother's fate; pleased by the festival and ball.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/iii)

Julia's confidante; she comforts Julia and weeps with her.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/iv)

Receives Julia's farewell letter and is suspected of involvement in the escape.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/vi)

Deeply distressed by Madame de Menon's departure, losing her only friend at the castle.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/viii)

Released from confinement but remains dejected and anxious for Julia.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/xv)

Overcome by the sight of her dying father and later confined to bed by a dangerous illness due to the traumatic events.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/chapters/xvi)

Recovers from her indisposition; learns of her mother's existence and Julia's safety; departs with Ferdinand for Palermo and resides with the family.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_sicilian_romance_se/characters