Emma’s Unfinished Love

Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children

Emma’s decades-long attachment to Abraham shapes her guarded welcome of Jacob and complicates the intimacy that grows between them.

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Abe’s Departure Abe’s Departure from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". Abe’s Departure A promise of return Emma loves Abraham, who leaves the loop to fight and promises to come back.

Abe’s Departure from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". Abe’s Departure A promise of return Emma loves Abraham, who leaves the loop to fight and promises to come back.

Abe’s Departure A promise of return Emma loves Abraham, who leaves the loop to fight and promises to come back. She waits through the war, fearing each letter may bring news of his death. Hope wears thin Abraham later says he will make a home in America and send for her, but he never does. Emma remains attached to the person who left her behind.

The Grandson Arrives The Grandson Arrives from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Grandson Arrives Recognition and denial Emma recognizes Abraham in Jacob’s face but initially doubts his identity.

The Grandson Arrives from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Grandson Arrives Recognition and denial Emma recognizes Abraham in Jacob’s face but initially doubts his identity.

The Grandson Arrives Recognition and denial Emma recognizes Abraham in Jacob’s face but initially doubts his identity. She fears that accepting him means confronting the news of Abraham’s death. Grief breaks through When Miss Peregrine tells Jacob the truth, Emma overhears and weeps. Her hostility is revealed as a defense against renewed loss.

A New Attachment A New Attachment from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". A New Attachment Intimacy with a difference Emma and Jacob grow close through shared exploration, conversation, and danger.

A New Attachment from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". A New Attachment Intimacy with a difference Emma and Jacob grow close through shared exploration, conversation, and danger.

A New Attachment Intimacy with a difference Emma and Jacob grow close through shared exploration, conversation, and danger. Jacob worries that Emma may see him only as Abraham’s replacement. Choosing the present Emma asks Jacob to stay, and he eventually commits to traveling with her and the children. Their bond begins to become its own relationship rather than a continuation of the old one.

After Abraham leaves to fight in World War II

Jacob’s first day inside the loop

During the final storm and escape