What's the function of ~には in 「おやには長生きしてもらいたいとおもう」?


> おや **には** 長生きしてもらいたいとおもう

Please help understand the `には` construct.  
Is it a form of emphasis?




Yes.

“には” = 格助詞 “に” + 係助詞 “は”

係助詞 “は” is emphasis. In your example, “おやに” is emphasized.




Yes.

“には” = 格助詞 “に” + 係助詞 “は”

係助詞 “は” is emphasis. In your example, “おやに” is emphasized.

