Soldiers’ Pay · Character
Emmy
A servant girl with a fierce, unshowy independence who mothers the wounded lieutenant and refuses to be anyone's prey.
supporting
Also known as Miss Emmy, II Emmy
First appearance: II
As a supporting figure in Soldiers’ Pay, Emmy is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Confesses her intimate relationship with Donald Mahon to Margaret, expressing her love and confusion.
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With Januarius Jones (psychological): Emmy is obsessively devoted to Januarius Jones, who manipulates her affections for his own amusement. With Margaret Powers (social): Emmy and Margaret Powers are wary acquaintances,…
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See Emmy in IICharacter Web
22 connectionsA slice of how Emmy sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Psychological
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Mrs. Powers, t…
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- Januarius Jones
psychological · negative
Emmy is obsessively devoted to Januarius Jones, who manipulates her affections for his… How this plays out →
- Margaret Powers
social · negative
- Donald Mahon
social · positive
- Januarius Jones
psychological · negative
Emmy is obsessively devoted to Januarius Jones, who manipulates her affections for his… How this plays out →
- Januarius Jones
psychological · negative
Emmy is obsessively devoted to Januarius Jones, who manipulates her affections for his… How this plays out →
- Margaret Powers
social · negative
- Margaret Powers
social · negative
- Donald Mahon
social · positive
- Donald Mahon
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Emmy in IIIn the story
Emmy appears across 21 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.