The Mysteries of Udolpho Mortality Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

"She is dead!" she cried—"murdered! —her blood is on the stairs!" (2.11.68)

Granted, Em's just stumbled across a dead body. Her reaction is actually totally warranted, though she might consider that the "murderer" is still lurking around. It's one of those moments where you can't help but yell at her.

Quote #8

"For since my father died," added she, sighing, "everybody forsakes me." (3.1.34)

Ah, now we get down to the nitty-gritty stuff. Em associates death with the worst kind of abandonment.

Quote #9

Emily, shuddering with emotions of horror and grief, assisted by Annette, prepared the corpse for interment. (3.5.3)

Preparing a body for burial is a pretty traumatic event for a young girl to go through. Emily is getting a trial by fire.