Lamb never married because he dedicated his life to caring for his sister, Mary, who suffered from severe mental illness.
"We are nothing; less than nothing, and dreams. We are only what might have been". The Dream Children
Elia wakes up in his armchair to find he is a . His sister, Bridget (Mary Lamb), is by his side, and the children were merely a "reverie" or daydream born of his unfulfilled desires. 🕯️ Key Themes & Context Lamb never married because he dedicated his life