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2. Who Emma is, in canon and in vibe

Emma Swan is the narrative heart of the show, daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, the Savior, the sheriff of Storybrooke, and Henry's biological mother. In canon she starts as a closed, lonely, practical, distrustful woman, with deep difficulty believing anyone will really stay. [SQ1][SQ5]

Her vibe is built on several layers:

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