#mary penelope windsnap

[cjbolan]

All done! Another Emily Windsnap/EPIC crossover. Featuring Jake as Odysseus, Mr Beeston as the Suitors, Mary Penelope as Penelope. Funny coincidence I posted this on the premiere date of The Return.

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[cjbolan]

@amazingmsme Ironically Emily Windsnap features a merman with his human wife Penelope !

Oh my gosh that mermaid!odysseus x penelope fic im- *jumps in to the ocean*

KXHSSMFJDKMEJ I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?! Especially for me, I’ve been obsessed with mermaids for as long as I can remember! & she’s a science geek who’s so curious about him & he’s skeptical but soooooo smitten rn I need like 20 chapters STAT!

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Why is Mary the real villain of the book 4

Understanding Mary P. as the Real Villain in Book 4 of Emily Windsnap

Character Analysis of Mary P.

Mary Penelope Windsnap, Emily’s mother, is portrayed as a complex character throughout the series, but in Book 4, her actions and decisions lead to her being perceived as the real villain. This perception stems from several key aspects of her character and behavior that create conflict within the narrative.

Stubbornness and Control: Mary exhibits a strong sense of control over Emily’s life, particularly regarding her schooling and interactions with others. This controlling nature often leads to tension between mother and daughter. In Book 4, her refusal to listen to Emily’s desires or consider her feelings creates an environment where Emily feels misunderstood and trapped.

Lack of Support: Throughout the book, Mary fails to support Emily during critical moments. Instead of encouraging her daughter’s growth and independence, she often dismisses Emily’s concerns or desires. This lack of emotional support contributes to a rift in their relationship and positions Mary as an antagonist in Emily’s journey.

Conflict with Jake: The dynamic between Mary and Jake also plays a significant role in how Mary is perceived. While Jake is depicted as more understanding and supportive, Mary’s stubbornness often puts him in a position where he has to choose sides or mediate conflicts rather than being a united front with his wife. This imbalance can make Mary appear unreasonable and harsh compared to Jake’s more lenient approach.

Misguided Decisions: Mary’s decisions throughout the book are often misguided, leading to negative consequences for both herself and Emily. Her insistence on maintaining strict boundaries without considering the implications for Emily’s happiness showcases a lack of foresight that ultimately harms their relationship.

Emotional Manipulation: At times, Mary uses emotional manipulation to maintain control over situations involving Emily. This behavior can be seen as villainous because it undermines trust between them, making it difficult for Emily to express herself freely without fear of reprimand or misunderstanding.

Failure to Acknowledge Mistakes: Unlike other characters who show growth by recognizing their flaws, Mary struggles with admitting when she is wrong or when her actions have hurt others. This inability to reflect on her behavior further solidifies her role as an antagonist in this particular narrative arc.

In summary, while Mary Penelope Windsnap may not fit the traditional mold of a villain characterized by overt malice or evil intentions, her actions throughout Book 4 create significant obstacles for Emily that align with typical traits associated with antagonists in literature.

Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used

Kessler, Liz - The Tail of Emily Windsnap This source provides foundational information about the characters and plotlines within the series, offering insights into character motivations and relationships.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep This book expands on character dynamics between Mary P., Jake, and Emily while illustrating how their interactions shape perceptions within the story.

Kessler, Liz - Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist This source further develops themes related to family dynamics and individual character arcs that contribute to understanding why Mary P.’s actions can be viewed negatively in Book 4.

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Emily Windsnap characters’ favorite Broadway songs

Emily - Where Do You Belong? (Mean Girls) - Emily struggled finding where she fit in (multiple times) because of being both mermaid and human, and she had friends (I.e. Aaron and Shona) like Damian and Janis

Shona - Popular (Wicked) / Omigod You Guys (Legally Blonde) / She’s In Love (The Little Mermaid) - Shona is popular in school and has a personality very similar to Glinda. Same with Elle Woods. She’s In Love has a girly mermaidy sound to it and represents Shona’s love of romance

Aaron - Home (Beetlejuice) - Aaron has similar pain to Lydia because he also lost a parent. This song also represents how he finds a new home at Forgotten Island

Mandy - What Is This Feeling? (Wicked) - Emily and Mandy had a lot of conflict over the series but end up besties like Elphaba and Glinda

Mary Penelope - I Remember…/Stranger Than You Dreamt It (Phantom) - Represents Mary losing her memory and then regaining it, and the song also talks about a boat and a man lol

Jake - Epic III (Hadestown) - Jake and his family remind Neptune of love and cause him to change, just like Orpheus did with Hades. Also Jake loves poetry 📖

Millie - No Reason (Beetlejuice) - Millie is exactly like Delia and I could easily see her singing this to Emily

Mr. Beeston - A Cautionary Tale (Mean Girls) - Describes a tale of destruction and betrayal, just like what Beeston did to the Windsnap family

Neptune - Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again / The World Above (Reprise) (The Little Mermaid) - WYWSHA represents Neptune’s love for Aurora and how much pain he was in when she died/and even later on in current day. The World Above is kinda self explanatory lol

Aurora - The One You’ve Been Waiting For (Six) / Heart of Stone (Six) - Aurora is the more famous and mysterious wife of Neptune just like Anne Boleyn is to Henry VIII (Shona learned about her in school and Aurora’s story has many secrets that are uncovered throughout the series). Just like in Six, Neptune is said to have multiple wives, but I honestly don’t believe that to be canon or he married mermaids just for temporary companionship. But just like Jane Seymour (Heart of Stone) Aurora is said to have been Neptune’s favorite and also died early in their marriage.

Njord - I Want The Good Times Back (The Little Mermaid) - Njord wants to overthrow Neptune just like Ursula wanted to overthrow Triton. He also had a past as royalty, as he was Neptune’s brother and shared the throne with him for a time

Archie - Sweet Child (The Little Mermaid) - Archie manipulated Emily and Aaron into helping him and Njord carry out their plans, just like Flotsam and Jetsam manipulated Ariel into helping Ursula

Seth - Something Bad (Wicked) - This song represents how Seth tells Emily and Shona about Njord and his history with Neptune

Jeras - Wonderful (Wicked) - Jeras wanted power and was offered it by Terra, like Elphaba was by the Wizard. The deal in both instances didn’t pan out

Fortuna - Close the Door (Anastasia) - This song represent’s Fortuna’s pain from losing Aurora, similar to the dowager and Anastasia

Terra - When You��re Good To Mama (Chicago) - This song represents Terra’s personality and how she helped Jeras when she saw power for herself, but she cursed him when he made a mistake

Jakob - Easy Street (Annie) - Jakob schemes like Rooster and Ms. Hannigan to get money/treasure

Michele - Get Down (Six) - Michele likes nice things (like things mentioned in the song) and has a certain level of power being the pirate king’s wife

Sam - For Good (Wicked) - Sam and Emily changed each other for the better over their adventure and allowed each other to gain confidence and courage

Noah - You’ll Be Back (Hamilton) - Noah believes that his crew will return to him after they side with Sam and he has the same possessiveness and cruelty as King George III

[cjbolan]

Again very Jake/Mary Penelope-coded song. Particularly in Book 2 when Jake helps Mary P. learn to swim.

Odysseus = Jake

Penelope = Mary Penelope

(And it fits @artistic-moth-man 's headcanon that Jake's original name was Odysseus. )

[notsolittlemerman]

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Prompt 12 - Family

Best family ever! Based this one of off a friend of mine on insta, pacificmanseedge's drawing of the family reuniting

[notsolittlemerman]

If I had a nickel for every time a merman marries a human, has a happy family with kids, and doesn't die, all while staying as a merman, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

[yellowmagicalgirl]

12. Jake&Mary Penelope Windsnap (for the 50 Types of Kisses - Writing Prompts, if you're still doing that)

While I appreciate that you thought of me, I haven't read the Emily Windsnap books in so many years, and I've never written for this series before. Hence, I don't think I'd be able to write this pairing properly. If you would like to request a prompt from this list from another fandom, feel free to try your hand.

Alternatively, if anyone would like to write this prompt for Ms. cjbolan, be my guest, and please let both of us know by either @-ing us or reblogging this post with your writing.

50 Types of Kisses - Writing Prompts

[kisari-vibes]

Your Emily Windsnap drawings are so cute! I've never seen any illustrations of Mary Penelope, what were your influences for drawing her?

I've got to be honest I'm sorry for not answering this in 2021, but when I drew more Emily Windsnap, I kind of just made her look like Emily because it was mentioned they looked similar but that Emily was more scrawny.

There's probably more to this but It's been so long I'm sorry 😭

[cjbolan]

Complete opposite of Emily’s mom in The Tail of Emily Windsnap books. Also a single mom. Except she never filters and frequently expresses all her negative feelings, has multiple disagreements with her child, but is still able to provide lots of affection and support and even admit her parenting mistakes.

i just think that it's interesting how everyone is screaming crying about sally not being "like in the books" which, if you need someone to spell it out for you, IS TOLD FROM PERCY'S PERSPECTIVE meaning he VIEWED HER AS PERFECT so we read her as that and in the show she is, to everyone's apparent surprise, a real fucking person with mistakes but then in the same breath people will go and praise poseidon for the absolute bare minimum. like i just think maybe yall should examine why you feel the need to hold a young single mother to higher than high standards while the thousands of years old god will look pained for a second and we are suddenly ready to forget all the shit that he's done.

[kisari-v]

A quick Emily Windsnap dump I'll probably delete when I Finish that first Emily Windsnap Drawing

[yetanotherincorrectquotes]

Emily: Who is Jake Windsnap?

Mary Penelope: Where is Jake Windsnap?

Mystic Millie: Here's a better question... WHY is Jake Windsnap?

[sassyshoulderangel319]

I'm rereading the 2nd Emily Windsnap book, what if Emily's new houseboat had those floating pool tables for the mermaids living there?

I meant to reply to this days ago but I've not been feeling well.

First of all, I had no idea those existed but now that I do, I want one. I don't even have a pool.

That'd be really cool! I can't imagine it'd have very good stability since it's floating and would be hard to hit the balls with any sort of accuracy but it would still be a fun little hangout activity for Emily and her friends. Or, imagine Emily's out with her friends and Jake and Mary Penelope playing Solids and Stripes as their own little date night activity 😆

[cjbolan]

@orithereticent Interestingly I thought Jake was much more “human” in the first 3 EW books. Where he showed more flaws and emotional range, and his inability to raise Emily was actually acknowledged as a problem. And despite his parenting fails, he still was a very involved parent. He shared Mary’s parenting duties and struggles . Instead of just leaving all the hard parts of parenting to her and making her struggle alone (which is the feeling I got after Book 3) .

I also think Jake/Mary’s relationship was more equal in the first 3 books. Where they both made sacrifices and both had to become better people.

Earlier you told me you like Mary Penelope for than Jake Windsnap. After finishing the entire EW series I absolutely agree with you! They’re both great characters but Mary Penelope has more nuance, more emotional range, more acknowledged flaws to balance out her strengths, more specific hobbies and interests, and a much bigger character arc. She felt more like a real person (maybe it’s why I’m obsessed with drawing her 😆) .

Yeah! I think that while I like both characters, Mary fasinates me because she's much more 'human' so to speak. Emily grew up being taken care of almost entirely by Mary, and Mary spent 12 years raising a child while her memory was deleted every week.

I love Jake as a character, but it interests me because he doesn't really know how to take care of Emily, and he's almost stuck where he was 12 years ago.

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Emily Windsnap characters name meaning

Emily: The Latin origin of the name Emily comes from the feminine version of "Aemilius," "Aemilia." Emily is frequently understood to mean "eager" or "rival." (which matches Emily's spirit of adventure and competes with the competition between her and Mandy.) Throughout history, Emily has been a popular name, especially in literature. Emily Dickinson, a significant American poet renowned for her distinct style and contemplative subjects, is one of the notable individuals. Emily Brontë, the author of the beloved book "Wuthering Heights," is another important person. I always have head-canon books that have Emily writing her own biography about her adventures, demonstrating her love of English. Emily turns into a writer and author.) "In some folklore traditions, names carry specific meanings or attributes that influence a person’s destiny. While not directly tied to any mythological tales about an individual named Emily, it can be said that those who bear this name may be seen as destined for creativity or leadership roles based on historical associations."

Last name Windsnap: Wind, a symbol of freedom and movement, is often personified in mythologies as a powerful force. The term "windsnap" implies quickness or suddenness, suggesting agility. These themes are often used in creative works to evoke imagery and character identifiers, enhancing world-building.

Mary P: In the Bible, the name Mary is most prominently associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus. The name itself is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which carries meanings such as “beloved,” “bitter,” or “rebellious.” (Mary, being Emily's mother, gave birth to the hero of the story, Emily. She also seemed to be rebellious and free-spirited when she was younger, meeting Jake, her being "beloved by Jake," and bitter about her fear of water because of the memory drug losing her husband for 12 years.)  The name Penelope may derive from the Greek word “penelops,” which translates to “duck” or refers to a type of waterfowl that was sacred to the Ancient Greeks. This connection to waterfowl could symbolize adaptability and nurturing qualities. Another interpretation suggests that it comes from the Greek roots “pene,” meaning “web,” In the Odyssey, Penelope embodies loyalty and patience. Similar to Penelope’s unwavering loyalty to Odysseus during his long absence, Mary P demonstrates loyalty to her friends throughout the series. While Penelope waits for Odysseus, cleverly navigating challenges posed by suitors, both Penelope and Mary P represent aspects of female agency within their respective narratives. Penelope’s intelligence is highlighted through her cunning plans.

Jake: Much like biblical Jacob’s loyalty to his family (despite his initial deceit), Jake Windsnap demonstrates unwavering support for Emily throughout their adventures. fluidity, and emotional depth—qualities that resonate with the essence of the name Jake. The connection to water aligns with mythological interpretations where water often symbolizes transformation.

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Emily Windsnap characters’ favorite Katy Perry songs

Emily - Part Of Me - Being a semi mer is a special part of Emily that she loves

Shona - Teenage Dream - This song has a girly vibe and romanticizes love just like Shona.

Aaron - The One That Got Away - Emily dumped Aaron at the end of book 8 and he always seemed more invested in their relationship than Emily did.

Mandy - Choose Your Battles - While this song does have a romantic theme, it represents how Mandy spent so much energy on picking fights with and bullying Emily

Mary Penelope - One Of The Boys - She participates in some traditionally masculine activities and does not like Emily getting a feminine focused education in book 3

Jake - Resilient / Daisies - Both songs represent how he had to push through his time in prison and and stay hopeful

Millie - Chained To The Rhythm - The song has an eccentric and obliviously happy vibe just like Millie’s personality

Mr. Beeston - Tucked - He has feelings for Mary but keeps them tucked away because she is married

Neptune - Ghost - Lyrics represent how it felt for him when Aurora died

Aurora - Legendary Lovers / Double Rainbow - Legendary Lovers represents how Neptune and Aurora’s relationship went down in history for several reasons. Double Rainbow describes how Aurora did not marry Neptune for money but love and it also mentions northern lights.

Njord - Rise - This song has an epic feel and represents how Njord momentarily gained power after being unfrozen

Archie - Roar - This song represents how Archie set his and Njord’s plan into motion and betrayed Neptune after working for him for so many years.

Seth - This Moment - Seth and Shona didn’t know how long their time together would last because she and Emily needed to escape from Njord

Jeras - Only Love - This song talks about regret and represents how Jeras felt after Aurora and Fortuna’s deaths and how his character evolved from a depressed bad guy into a hopeful hero

Fortuna - Who Am I Living For? - She struggled after Aurora died and eventually ended up succumbing to her pain and loss of trust in Jeras

Terra - Dark Horse - This song has a goddess vibe and represents how she treated Jeras when making a deal with him and afterwards

Ella - Hey Hey Hey - This song represents Ella’s potential to lead but her inability to do so because she is a woman

Joel - It Takes Two - This song represents how Joel, and everyone else on Forgotten Island, realizes they need to work together to stop the earthquake’s damage

Saul - Not The End Of The World - This song represents Saul’s belief in the Prophecy and how Emily and Aaron would come to save Forgotten Island

Jakob - Waking Up In Vegas - This song talks about money, which Jakob loves, and it represents his arrogant attitude when it comes to his treasure

Michele - Pearl - She chose not to start again with Sam and stay with her husband. From the way Jakob acts, he probably held her back throughout her life and she hasn’t been able to be true to herself or her sons

Sam - Lost - He felt very lost in his childhood due to being part of a pirate family with morals opposite to his

Noah - Swish Swish - This song represents how cocky Noah gets by bullying Sam and winning rounds of the competition to get the Trident’s Treasure