Emma's Mother
| Emma's Mother | |
| Died | ≈1876 |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Declan Lion |
| Children | Emma M. Lion (Daughter) |
| Relatives | Eugenia Spencer (Half-Sister) |
| Introduced | Emma: Vol. 1, 6 March 1883 |
| First Mentioned | Emma: Vol. 1, 6 March 1883 |
“Having seen Father in myself for so long, it is alarming to see Mother now. ”
—Emma M. Lion, remarking on her similarity to her mother.[1]
Emma's Mother is the mother of Emma M. Lion. Her given name is not known.
History[edit]
Marriage to Declan, Birth of Emma[edit]
At some point prior to 1863, Emma's Mother met Declan Lion.[citation needed] She later married Declan, and gave birth to a daughter, Emma M. Lion, in January of 1863.[2] Once a year, typically in June, she would stay at Lapis Lazuli with Declan and Emma.[3]
Death[edit]
Sometime in 1876, Emma's Mother died of consumption. Declan Lion had died shortly before, thus upon her mother's death, Emma was left an orphan.[4]
Relationships[edit]
Family[edit]
Declan Lion[edit]
There are very few details on the nature of Emma's mother and Declan's relationship. It is implied that it was somewhat easy going as they were playful towards each other.[1][5]
Emma M. Lion[edit]
There are also very few details on the nature of Emma's relationship with Emma's mother. Her mother did try to guard her when she was young from more mature aspects of life.[5]
Eugenia Spencer[edit]
When Eugenia was seven years old, some time after her own mother died, Eugenia's father married a woman from Portugal and had another daughter: Emma's mother. Eugenia and Emma's mother's relationship was fond, but they were not close.[3]
Others[edit]
Archibald Flat[edit]
Emma's mother was the only member of Emma's family that Archibald liked.[3]
Appearance and Personality[edit]
Emma's Mother has a dimpled chin and dark, unruly hair. She is half-Portuguese on her mother's side. Emma claims that they have similar cheekbone structure and raise their eyebrows in a similar manner.[1] She has a fondness for bright colors.[6]
Notes[edit]