# What Family and Belonging means in Emily of New Moon

> Emily is taken in by her Murray relatives, and the story explores her complex relationships with them, the tension between duty and love, and her search for a true home.

## Explanation

Emily is taken in by her Murray relatives, and the story explores her complex relationships with them, the tension between duty and love, and her search for a true home.

The chapter explores the Murray family's pride, their rejection of Douglas, and the question of where Emily will belong after her father's death.

The Murray relatives gather to decide Emily's fate, highlighting her precarious place within the family and her longing for love.

The Murray family conclave determines Emily's future, highlighting her uncertain place among them.

The chapter centers on Emily's fate being decided by her Murray relatives, highlighting her struggle to find a place within a family that views her as a duty rather than a beloved member.

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