Book I
Present as a young girl, part of the group facing the unfolding crisis.
II: Under the Stars
Eight-year-old niece of Lestrange, a sleepwalker who is obsessively attached to a mysterious box, often losing and searching for it with a troubled expression.
III: The Shadow and the Fire
Dazed and listless, she neglects her doll and box, but briefly shows interest when lifted to see the sharks.
IV: And Like a Dream Dissolved
Emmeline is carried aboard the dinghy, watches Paddy Button with contemplative interest, offers him a Tangerine orange, and expresses fear of the 'shapes' in the fog.
V: Voices Heard in the Mist
Frightened by the fog and darkness, she finds courage in Mr. Button's coat and falls asleep in his arms.
VI: Dawn on a Wide, Wide Sea
Quiet and observant, she wears Dick's cap and keeps her small parcel safe; she asks Mr. Button about their location and his smoking.
Story of the Pig and the Billy-Goat
Dreamily discusses babies, angels, and parrots, and moves into the shadow of the sail.
VIII: “S-H-E-N-A-N-D-O-A-H”
Frightened by the top hat and the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned ship; comforts her rag-doll.
IX: Shadows in the Moonlight
Sensitive and perceptive, Emmeline smells flowers on the breeze, hinting at an unseen presence.
X: The Tragedy of the Boats
Referred to as Lestrange; he rouses from a torpor and looks over the gunwale at the quarter-boat's desperate crew.
XI: The Island
Observes the island with wonder, smells the perfumed breeze, and shuts her eyes in fear during the reef passage.
XII: The Lake of Azure
Sits quietly with her precious bundle, opens the mysterious box to reveal a tea set, and feels a strange sense that something is wrong despite the beauty.
XIII: Death Veiled with Lichen
Gathers flowers and later poisonous arita berries, showing her childlike innocence.
XIV: Echoes of Fairyland
Initiates a conversation about death and fairies, recalling her cat's death and Mrs. James's beliefs. She is tethered by Mr. Button to prevent sleepwalking.
Fair Pictures in the Blue
Sits nude drying in the morning sun after her dip, watching Dick's antics; initially wept at the command to strip but now enjoys the lagoon.
XVI: The Poetry of Learning
Participates in lessons, hosts tea parties with her treasured box, and suggests drawing Henry VIII to engage Mr. Button.
XVII: The Devil's Cask
Grieves the loss of her box and is fond of making flower wreaths.
XVIII: The Rat Hunt
Participates in the rat chase and hears Paddy's singing at night.
XIX: Starlight on the Foam
Experiences occasional headaches from sun glare; enjoys the idyllic island life with Dick.
XX: The Dreamer on the Reef
Struggles with practical tasks like knowing windward from leeward; views Paddy and Dick as gods; feels loneliness when Paddy is missing.
XXI: The Garland of Flowers
Makes a flower wreath for the prank, screams and loses consciousness upon seeing the corpse.
XXII: Alone
Falls asleep towards dawn, having implored Dick to take her away from the place of death.
XXIII: They Move Away
Carried asleep to the dinghy and awakens as they reach shore.
Book II
Arthur's missing wife, whose disappearance drives the narrative of this section.
Under the Artu Tree
The girl of fifteen or sixteen, naked except for a kilt, with long black hair and blue-grey eyes, feeding the bird Koko.
II: Half Child-Half Savage
Mysterious and secretive, her mind lost in reverie; haunted by the past and terrified of losing Dick, her personality merging into his.
III: The Demon of the Reef
Sitting nearby, within a hundred yards of the reef pools.
IV: What Beauty Concealed
Contemplates the beauty of the island at sunset; rescues Dick by retrieving his spear during the octopus attack; remains devoted and content as Dick's shadow.
V: The Sound of a Drum
Hears the strange drum sound and helps Dick launch the dinghy, feeling sorrow at being left alone.
VI: Sails Upon the Sea
Emmeline is the subject of Dick's grumbling; he perceives her as having changed in recent months, becoming a different person with new habits like bathing alone. She appears at the chapter's end, standing by the water.
VII: The Schooner
Sits by a coral pool in a reverie, feels relief when the schooner leaves, and is disturbed by the javelin and the unknown visitors.
VIII: Love Steps In
Visits the ancient temple valley with Dick, feeling dread and curiosity; experiences a transformative kiss.
IX: The Sleep of Paradise
The other human being asleep with Dick, sharing a natural and blameless union under the ancient idol.
X: An Island Honeymoon
Opens up to Dick, revealing her dreamy, poetic mind; she shares her thoughts on nature and the sea.
XI: The Vanishing of Emmeline
Pale and restless, she restrings her pearl necklace and watches Dick leave without following him as usual; later her voice is heard calling from the trees.
XII: The Vanishing of Emmeline (Continued)
Missing throughout the chapter; reappears at dawn from the distant trees.
XIII: The Newcomer
Finds the baby in the woods and cares for it, instinctively nursing it.
XIV: Hannah
Cares for Hannah with natural wisdom, names him, and feels a vague fear of mischance despite her happiness.
XV: The Lagoon of Fire
Reflects on her intuitive mind and memories of storms; plays with the phosphorescent water.
XVI: The Cyclone
Holds the baby to her breast throughout the storm, shivering and cowed; she senses the cyclone's approach before it hits.
XVII: The Stricken Woods
Wanders the woods with Dick, feeling relief that Hannah was spared; reflects on Fate and the cyclone's relative mercy.
XVIII: A Fallen Idol
Helps Dick rebuild and carries the baby; her fear of the idol has transformed into a sense of benevolence.
XIX: The Expedition
Emmeline, now a mother, experiences a profound shift in perspective, losing her fear of the other side of the island and contemplating the mysteries of birth and death.
XX: The Keeper of the Lagoon
Drifts helplessly in the lagoon; throws a scull to distract the shark and save Dick.
XXI: The Hand of the Sea
Seated in the bottom of the boat, holding the child to her breast.
XXII: Together
Clasps the baby and leans against Dick, holding the branch of crimson berries.
Book III
Emmeline's development and experiences are further explored as she matures on the island.
I: Mad Lestrange
The other child in the boat, part of the haunting image that drives Lestrange's quest.
II: The Secret of the Azure
Mentioned as sharing her father's dreamy temperament, attuned to subtle impressions.
II: Captain Fountain
Lestrange's lost daughter; her silver mug and spoons are identified by Lestrange, confirming she was on the island.
