Emily Post
The author and narrator of the travelogue, documenting her cross-country motor trip.
Core Belief
"Experiences, even uncomfortable ones, enrich life. She believes in maintaining a sense of humor and finding value in every situation, even when things go wrong."
Worldview
She approaches the journey with a blend of curiosity and skepticism, comparing American experiences to European standards while gradually appreciating the unique aspects of her own country.
Personality
Observant, witty, and self-deprecating, Emily is a society woman venturing outside her comfort zone, balancing a desire for comfort with a spirit of adventure. She is detail-oriented and expresses strong opinions on everything from hotels to road conditions.
In Their Own Words
"“Whatever put it into your head to undertake such a trip?”"
"“The advertisements! I answered promptly. They were all so optimistic, that they went to my head."
"“I am more than sorry if I offend anyone—it is the last thing I mean to do—at the same time I think it best to let the story stand as it was written; taking nothing back that seems to me true, but acknowledging very humbly at the outset, that after all mine is only _one_ out of a possible fifty million other American opinions.”"
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