The Square Emerald · Character

Elizabeth Dawlish

A woman possibly related to Peter Dawlish.

minor

Also known as Elizabeth Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning

First appearance: i

Elizabeth Dawlish's tie to Peter Dawlish is one of the pressures that moves The Square Emerald—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Introduced as Belinda; a frail, beautiful child who speaks of her father and is afraid of her mother.

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With Peter Dawlish (family): Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring bond. With Leslie Maughan (friendship): Elizabeth and Leslie are friends, with a warm and supportive…

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Family
Friendship
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Character groups

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Greta’s emotional peak occurs in her cowardly revulsion and “almost tender” feeling toward Peter Dawlish, whic…

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Peter Dawlish
family · positive
Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring… How this plays out →
Leslie Maughan
friendship · positive
Peter Dawlish
family · positive
Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring… How this plays out →
Leslie Maughan
friendship · positive

Peter Dawlish
Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring bond.
Leslie Maughan
Elizabeth and Leslie are friends, with a warm and supportive relationship evident from their interactions.
Peter Dawlish
Elizabeth and Peter are family members, likely siblings or close relatives, with a caring bond.
Leslie Maughan
Elizabeth and Leslie are friends, with a warm and supportive relationship evident from their interactions.

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In the story

Elizabeth Dawlish appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VIII
Introduced as Belinda; a frail, beautiful child who speaks of her father and is afraid of her mother.
XII
Beaten by Mrs. Inglethorne; rescued by Peter. Described as cowering and sobbing.
XVIII
The child Peter is desperately searching for; a bundle labeled 'Miss Martha's girl Elizabeth' is found.
XIX
Leslie asks about her; she is present in the house and screams during the struggle.
XX
Found weeping in her bed; Leslie comforts her and promises to introduce her to her real father.
XXI
Elizabeth is the child of Jane and Peter, brought by Peter to meet Jane for the first time.

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