Madeline Delaire

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Madeline Delaire
Full name: Anon Ymous
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Species: Human
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Age: 8 years
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Canonicity: Canon
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Created by: Dominic Cellini

Madeline Delaire is the daughter of Ted and Angela, and the child who Emmy is tasked with helping care for.

Character summary

Personality

Madeline is a bright[1] and rambunctious[2] child who dislikes mornings[3] and likes being creative.[4] She can some French and plays the piano.[5]

Relationships

Madeline is friends with all of the Hawthorn Grove children and rides the trolley to school with them every day.[6] She also invited them all over to her 8th birthday party. [7]

Madeline loves both of her parents very much, and rushes to meet Ted when he comes home from work.[1][4]

Madeline also has a very close bond with Emmy, who she treats like family and enjoys playing and spending time with.[8]

Biography

Living with Emmy

While working for Sterling Robotics, Ted purchased Emmy as a Christmas gift for his family.[9] Emmy helped care for and raise Madeline for four years.[3]

The birthday incident

During Madeline's 8th birthday party, Emmy malfunctions and involuntarily sprayed her birthday cake with fire retardant after seeing its sparkler candles, destroying it. Her father Ted attempted to stop Emmy, but she sprayed him as well.[10] While initially heartbroken at having her cake destroyed and not being able to make her wish, Madeline still forgives Emmy for the incident[11] and eagerly awaits Emmy's return[12] and even makes her a get-well-soon card.[4]

Behind the scenes

Madeline's name is taken from series originally created by Ludwig Bemelman, as Dominic Cellini loved the cartoon as a child. [13]

Trivia

  • Madeline is allergic to shellfish and has moderate asthma.[14]
  • Her birthday is September 18th,[14] but was originally April 18th, the same day as Dominic's father's birthday. It was retconned due to a story change.[15]
  • Her first appearance is in chapter 13.[14]

References