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
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...