Dodsworth · Character
Emily
A friend or relative of the Dodsworths, mentioned in correspondence.
minor
Also known as Em, Dear Emily
First appearance: I
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With Sam Dodsworth (family): Sam's daughter, who is supportive of her father but often caught between her parents' conflicts. With Sam Dodsworth (family): Sam's daughter, who is supportive of her father but often caught…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Fran's European circle
- Wider social orbit
- Younger American travelers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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