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Emily

William's aunt who occasionally visits the Brown household.

minor

Also known as Aunt Emily

First appearance: i william goes to the pictures

Emily's tie to William Brown is one of the pressures that moves Just William—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Aunt Emily, napping next door; her snoring inspires William's idea for a show.
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With William Brown (social): Emily is the family maid who often bears the brunt of William's messes and schemes. With William Brown (social): Emily is the family maid who often bears the brunt of William's messes and…

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Character Web

8 connections

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CHChipsWBWilliam BrownHEHenryMIMichaelFAFatherEMEmily

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • The Outlaws and relatives
  • Minor characters and pets
  • Protagonist
  • Brown family and associates

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because William’s carefully laid plans for the Outlaws’ secret meeting…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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In the story

Emily appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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