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As Harold’s second wife and Jude’s adoptive mother, Julia consistently navigates sensitive situations with empathy and grace. She understands Harold’s extensive grief over the loss of his son Jacob (and thus why he has become so attached to Jude) and has a natural instinct for handling Jude’s fragile personality. Although Julia is a side character compared to Harold, who becomes the primary parental figure in Jude’s life, the love and care she provides to both her husband and adopted son undoubtedly serve to cement their family unit. Harold regularly becomes frustrated with himself for his inability to crack Jude’s shell and gain his entire trust, but Julia often tempers him, understanding that Jude will become overwhelmed by Harold’s pushing and might further distance himself. While Harold is more interrogative of Jude’s past, Julia is a steadfast safe space for Jude, providing him the love he craves without expectation. As parents, Harold and Julia strike a good balance. While Harold pushes for the intimacy and openness that are necessary for a truly trusting relationship, Julia provides the stable affection that Jude can retreat to when he becomes uncomfortable. Additionally, Julia and Harold are both intelligent and active members of society—a scientist and professor of law, respectively—and have built a life that teems with culture and intellectual curiosity. Together, they create the perfect home for Jude, where his genius and talents are appreciated and nurtured.
