# Emily — Dodsworth character guide

> Emily in Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Em, Dear Emily

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A friend or relative of the Dodsworths, mentioned in correspondence.

## Relationships

### [Sam Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sam_dodsworth)

_family_

Sam's daughter, who is supportive of her father but often caught between her parents' conflicts.

### [Sam Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sam_dodsworth)

_family_

Sam's daughter, who is supportive of her father but often caught between her parents' conflicts.

## In the story

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

Sam and Fran's first child, mentioned as a baby by 1908.

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

Sam and Fran's daughter, who is about to be married. She is mentioned as a reason for Fran to feel free to travel.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xiii)

Sam compares Fran to Emily, noting that Fran is older but less sensible, showing his concern for Fran's maturity.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xviii)

Sam's daughter; he stays with her and her husband Harry McKee, enjoying a brief moment of domestic comfort.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xxv)

Gives birth to a nine-pound son, prompting the cable that stirs Sam's emotions.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xxviii)

Mentioned by Fran as someone who will think poorly of her.

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