Whether Mrs Williams liked her daughters at all was doubtful: she loved them, of course, and had 'sacrificed everything for them', but there was not much room in her composition for liking – it was too much taken up with being right

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In "Post Captain" by Patrick O'Brian, Mrs. Williams' feelings towards her daughters are complex. While it is clear that she loves them and has made significant sacrifices for their well-being, there seems to be a lack of genuine affection in their relationship. Her sense of duty and the need to uphold her own standards appear to overshadow the warmth that typically accompanies a parent’s love.

This dichotomy suggests that Mrs. Williams...

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