Just William · Character
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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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- The Outlaws and relatives
- Minor characters and pets
- Protagonist
- Brown family and associates
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- 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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social · ambivalent
Emily is the family maid who often bears the brunt of William's messes and schemes. How this plays out →
- William Brown
social · ambivalent
Emily is the family maid who often bears the brunt of William's messes and schemes. How this plays out →
- William Brown
social · ambivalent
Emily is the family maid who often bears the brunt of William's messes and schemes. How this plays out →
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