Before the Curtain
Mentioned as the Amelia Doll, carved and dressed with great care, though with a smaller circle of admirers.
I: Chiswick Mall
Departing pupil; sweet-natured, beloved by all, but prone to tears.
In Which Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Prepare to Open the Campaign
Shown as kind and gentle, but naive about Rebecca's true motives.
Rebecca Is in Presence of the Enemy
Acts as the intermediary, introducing Rebecca to her brother and encouraging their interaction.
The Green Silk Purse
Supportive of Rebecca; has a headache that prevents a party; encourages the match between Rebecca and Joseph.
Dobbin of Ours
Appears as a sweet, fresh young woman in a white muslin frock; she likes Dobbin because he is George's friend, and her singing captivates Dobbin.
Vauxhall
Eager for Jos to marry Rebecca, she is heartbroken when the plan fails; she gives Rebecca many presents and cries privately.
Private and Confidential
The recipient of Becky's letter, now at home with her family and her fiancé George Osborne.
XII: Quite a Sentimental Chapter
Portrayed as deeply in love with George Osborne, writing long, emotional letters and waiting anxiously for him; she is dismissed by George's sisters as insipid but is shown to be tender and trusting.
XIII: Sentimental and Otherwise
Anxiously awaits George's attention; dines at the Osbornes' and senses old Mr. Osborne's hostility.
Miss Crawley at Home
Visited by Miss Crawley and Becky in Russell Square; her sweet, blushing face and natural manners charm Miss Crawley, who invites her to Park Lane.
How Captain Dobbin Bought a Piano
Mentioned as the original recipient of the piano Becky and Rawdon see at the auction; her family's financial ruin is discussed.
Who Played on the Piano Captain Dobbin Bought
Deeply despondent after her father's ruin and George's apparent abandonment; she is pale and listless, but receives a hopeful letter from George.
In Which Captain Dobbin Acts as the Messenger of Hymen
Overjoyed at George's return, she weeps on his shoulder and shows humble submission, regaining her happiness and rosy complexion.
A Quarrel About an Heiress
George's true love, contrasted unfavorably by the Osbornes with the heiress but cherished by George.
A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon
Marries George; leaves with him after an emotional farewell from her mother.
Captain Dobbin Proceeds on His Canvass
Referenced as the object of George's fidelity and the subject of Dobbin's advocacy.
In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible
Mentioned as the object of George's devotion, scorned by Mr. Osborne as a 'beggar's girl.'
In Which All the Principal Personages Think Fit to Leave Brighton
Learns of George's regiment's deployment to Belgium and insists on accompanying him.
Between London and Chatham
Presides at her first dinner as Mrs. Osborne, visits her mother, reflects on her marriage with sadness, and goes shopping for her foreign tour.
In Which Amelia Joins Her Regiment
Arrives in Chatham as Mrs. Captain Osborne, meets the regimental wives and officers, and is warmly received.
In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries
Travels to Ostend and Brussels to join her husband; feels disheartened at the arrival of the Crawleys.
Brussels
Sits unnoticed at the ball, heartbroken by George's flirtation with Rebecca, and is patronized by her former friend.
In Which Jos Sedley Takes Care of His Sister
Grief-stricken after George's departure, she remains in her room and later confronts Rebecca about her betrayal.
In Which Jos Takes Flight, and the War Is Brought to a Close
Amelia tends to the wounded Ensign Stubble, finding solace in duty and relief upon learning of George's safety after the battle.
Widow and Mother
Now a widow and mother, Amelia is consumed by maternal devotion to her infant son Georgy, finding her only joy and purpose in his care.
A Family in a Very Small Way
Fiercely protective of Georgy, clashes with her mother over the child's care, and corresponds with Dobbin while remaining unaware of his financial sacrifices.
XLII: Which Treats of the Osborne Family
Living in poverty with her parents, she is visited by the Misses Dobbin and writes a grateful letter to Major Dobbin, congratulating him on his marriage.
In Which the Reader Has to Double the Cape
Mentioned in Dobbin's thoughts and in her letter; she writes to give Dobbin her blessing on his supposed new marriage, unwittingly causing him great pain.
Struggles and Trials
The widow Osborne struggles to make ends meet, sacrificing her own needs for her son Georgy. She rejects Mr. Osborne's offer to take Georgy, tearing up the letter in anger.
Contains a Vulgar Incident
Struggles with poverty and the decision to send her son Georgy to live with his grandfather.
Georgy Is Made a Gentleman
Still devoted to Georgy, she cares for her invalid mother and bereaved father, finding joy in her son's gift of a miniature.
Eothen
Living in poverty, caring for her father, and accepting charity from Mr. Osborne; described as a 'poor-spirited, despicable little creature' who sacrifices herself for her family.
LVIII: Our Friend the Major
Meets Dobbin after years; shows him Georgy's miniature, speaks proudly of her son, and acts as a gracious hostess during tea.
The Old Piano
Moves from Brompton with her father, remains devoted to her deceased husband George, and gently rejects the idea of marrying Major Dobbin.
Returns to the Genteel World
Adapts to her new life as a society hostess, drives about in a carriage, calls on ladies, and is liked for her artless kindness and simple refined demeanour.
In Which Two Lights Are Put Out
Devotedly nurses her father in his final days, achieving a tacit reconciliation with him.
LXII: Am Rhein
Traveling with Georgy and Major Dobbin; described as cheerful and happy during this period, sketching ruins while Dobbin smokes.
In Which We Meet an Old Acquaintance
Presented at the Pumpernickel court, wears a pink crape dress with a diamond ornament, takes singing and French lessons, and is admired by the court.
Full of Business and Pleasure
Initially reluctant, but moved by Jos's account of Becky's suffering, she goes to see her and forgives her with a heartfelt embrace.
Amantium Irae
Naively embraces Becky's fabricated tale, becomes angry with Dobbin for opposing Becky's presence, and introduces her son Georgy to Becky.
LXVII: Which Contains Births, Marriages, and Deaths
Struggles with her feelings for Dobbin after his departure; becomes peevish and withdrawn, and often talks about Dobbin with her son Georgy.