Family and Belonging

Where it surfaces

• A Watch in the Night

  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.

• A Hop Out of Kin

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

• IV: A Family Conclave

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

• Diamond Cut Diamond

  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.

• VI: New Moon

  Emily struggles to find her place at New Moon, caught between Aunt Elizabeth's coldness and Cousin Jimmy's warmth.

• The Book of Yesterday

  Emily learns about her Murray ancestors and the family burying-ground, deepening her sense of belonging to New Moon.

• XI: Ilse

  Emily's punishment by Aunt Elizabeth and the kindness of Aunt Laura highlight the complex dynamics of her new family at New Moon.

• The Tansy Patch

  Emily's letters to her father show her longing for connection, while Mrs. Kent's possessive love for Teddy and Aunt Elizabeth's coldness contrast different family dynamics.

• Fancy Fed

  Emily finds a sense of belonging at New Moon through her bond with Cousin Jimmy and the shared rituals, even as she clashes with Aunt Elizabeth over the kitten.

• Father Cassidy

  Emily's love for New Moon and her anguish at the thought of losing its beauty underscore her deep sense of belonging to the Murray home and its traditions.

• By Aerial Post

  Emily reflects on her place among the Murrays during Christmas, feeling less like a stranger and appreciating the family traditions.

• Romantic but Not Comfortable

  Emily's interactions with the Murray family highlight tensions over her place and behavior; Aunt Tom's proposal ties marriage to family status.

• Wyther Grange

  The chapter explores Emily's place within her family as her aunts deliberate over the visit to Great-Aunt Nancy, highlighting the dynamics of obligation and affection.

• A Different Kind of Happiness

  Emily navigates her place within the Priest and Murray families, defending Aunt Elizabeth while enjoying Aunt Nancy's eccentric hospitality.

• XXV: "She Couldn't Have Done It"

  The scandal disrupts the sense of family and belonging, as Emily questions how a mother could leave her baby, and reflects on Ilse's unknowing loss.

• The Vow of Emily

  Emily feels a strong sense of belonging in her mother's room at New Moon, connecting with her mother's memory and her own place in the family.

• A Weaver of Dreams

  Family dynamics are central: Aunt Elizabeth's authority, Uncle Wallace's intervention, and Aunt Ruth's criticism all shape Emily's sense of place and future.

• XXIX: Sacrilege

  The confrontation strains Emily's place at New Moon, and she fears being sent away, highlighting the fragile nature of her belonging.

• When the Curtain Lifted

  Emily feels a genuine bond with Aunt Elizabeth; Dr. Burnley's reconciliation with Ilse restores their family.