# Emma Haredale — Barnaby Rudge character guide

> Emma Haredale in Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Emma, Miss Haredale, Miss Emma

**First appearance:** 0002-chapter-1

## Snapshot

A quiet, pale Catholic heiress abducted by rioters, whose forbidden love for Edward Chester crosses the novel's deepest feud.

## Who they are

Emma Haredale is dragged from her home by the mob alongside Dolly Varden, and in the jolting carriage she keeps her composure while her companion sobs. Her feelings run deep but seldom surface, and her terror is not for herself but for her uncle Geoffrey, whom she fears has been massacred. Her secret attachment to Edward Chester — son of her uncle's enemy — makes her both a victim of the riots and a quiet emblem of the divisions they feed on.

## In the story

### [Chapter 12](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-12)

The subject of the conversation, her love for Edward Chester is to be suppressed by her uncle's intervention.

### [Chapter 14](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-14)

Appears briefly, weeping as her uncle confronts Edward.

### [Chapter 15](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-15)

Mentioned as the object of Edward's affection, whose worth and beauty are her chief endowments, and whom Sir John dismisses as an unsuitable match.

### [Chapter 20](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-20)

Receives a long letter from Edward, is visibly distressed, and gives Dolly a bracelet as a keepsake.

### [Chapter 29](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-29)

At the Widow's house, Emma is confronted by Mr. Chester, who deceives her into believing Edward is unfaithful, causing her great distress.

### [Chapter 32](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-32)

Referenced as the cause of the conflict; her rejection of Edward is discussed.

### [Chapter 59](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-59)

Captive, faints from fear, and tries to maintain composure.

### [Chapter 70](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-70)

Also confined, she is to be removed separately the next night, according to information Miggs reveals.

### [Chapter 71](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-71)

Imprisoned with Dolly and Miggs, Emma shows fortitude and calmness, bearing herself with a secret conviction that the ruffians dare not harm her. She is offered rescue by a stranger but is torn between accepting and staying with Dolly.

### [Chapter 79](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/chapters/chapter-79)

Reunited with Edward Chester, she receives her uncle's blessing and expresses her undying affection and gratitude.

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