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The Winter’s Tale · Character

Emilia

Lady-in-waiting to Hermione, who attends her during her trial and imprisonment.

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First appearance: Scene II

Emilia shows up with force in Scene II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Reports to Paulina that Hermione has delivered a daughter and is comforted by the baby's innocence.
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LELeontesHEHermioneCACamilloMAMamilliusPOPolixenesEMEmilia

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Female figures and Perdita
  • Protagonist
  • Sicilian court and Bohemian characters

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Antigonus’s interna…

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