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Lolly Willowes · Character

Emma

Laura's aunt or relative, part of the family circle.

minor

Also known as Aunt Emmy, Emmy, Emily, red-haired Emily

First appearance: i

Emma's tie to Laura Willowes is one of the pressures that moves Lolly Willowes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Dances fervently with Laura at the Sabbath, providing a moment of ecstasy.
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With Laura Willowes (professional): Emma is a servant in the Willowes household who assists Laura with daily chores and shows quiet loyalty. With Laura Willowes (professional): Emma is a servant in the Willowes…

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Character Web

15 connections

A slice of how Emma sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

LWLaura WillowesEVEverard Vaterl…SMSibyl MaulevererTDThe DoctorHWHenry WillowesEMEmma

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and London Circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupBreaking pointClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point

In this passage, Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of despair and rebellion, feeling the weigh…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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In the story

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

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