Emma by Jane Austen: Chapter 1
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Who is expected to visit his father in Highbury?

  • Mr. Elton
  • Mr. Weston
  • Frank Churchill (correct)
  • Mr. Knightley

    • Why has Frank Churchill been deterred from visiting his father?

  • Because of his dislike for Highbury
  • Because of his aunt's illnesses and complaints (correct)
  • Because of his father's disapproval
  • Because of his busy schedule

    • What does Mr. Knightley defend Jane Fairfax for?

  • Her beauty and accomplishments
  • Her independence and fortune
  • Her situation as a governess (correct)
  • Her compassion and kindness

    • Who is Emma Woodhouse jealous of?

    <p>Jane Fairfax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma imagine as a match for Harriet?

    <p>Frank Churchill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Frank Churchill save Harriet from?

    <p>Gypsy beggars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma suspect Harriet has fallen in love with?

    <p>Frank Churchill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can Frank Churchill now marry Jane Fairfax?

    <p>Because his aunt has died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposes to Harriet after Frank Churchill's engagement is revealed?

    <p>Robert Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma Woodhouse realize she is in love with?

    <p>Mr. Knightley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Emma Woodhouse's self-proclaimed talent?

    <p>Matchmaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma persuade Harriet to reject a proposal from?

    <p>Mr. Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma imagine would be a good match for Harriet?

    <p>Mr. Elton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Mr. Elton leave Highbury?

    <p>He is offended by Emma's insinuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of Emma's matchmaking efforts for Harriet?

    <p>Emma's plans go awry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Emma's brother-in-law and treasured friend?

    <p>Mr. Knightley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Harriet's status at the beginning of the story?

    <p>Orphan with unknown parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Emma successfully match in the past?

    <p>Her governess and Mr. Weston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Knightley's opinion of Mr. Martin?

    <p>He thinks Mr. Martin is a worthy young man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mr. Elton react to Emma's rejection?

    <p>He marries another girl in Bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main ways to raise one's social status in Austen's time?

    <p>Through marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Mr. Weston's first marriage to Miss Churchill not entirely successful?

    <p>Because of the inequality of their social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Mr. Weston's second marriage to Mrs. Weston happier?

    <p>Because their social statuses were more equal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Emma want Harriet to reject Robert Martin's proposal?

    <p>Because Emma believed Harriet may have noble blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the factors that determined social status in Austen's time?

    <p>A combination of family background, reputation, and wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was marriage crucial for women in Austen's time?

    <p>Because it was one of the main ways they could raise their social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Emma's match-making efforts for Harriet fail?

    <p>Because Emma's match was not suitable for Harriet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Mr. Weston's first marriage to Miss Churchill?

    <p>The inequality of their social status caused hardship to both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Mrs. Weston fortunate to be rescued from her need to work?

    <p>Because she was a governess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Emma's attempt to match Harriet with Mr. Elton?

    <p>The match was shunned by the other characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason Frank Churchill must keep his engagement to Jane Fairfax secret?

    <p>His wealthy aunt would disapprove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the novel's focus on marriage?

    <p>It offers women a chance to exert their power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Emma's imagination lead to misunderstandings in the novel?

    <p>It blinds her to objective judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the social conventions of propriety in the novel?

    <p>Characters are unable to express their feelings directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the portrayal of a mother's life in the novel?

    <p>It is portrayed as idle and lacking in intellectual use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the governess profession in the novel?

    <p>It is a last resort for women without a good match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the narrator's voice in the novel?

    <p>Admirable and frequently ironic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the series of realizations in the novel?

    <p>Characters are able to make fuller and more objective judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the novel's limited scope of action?

    <p>It portrays the confined nature of women's existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the novel's critique of the overly clever and complex speech of characters like Mr. Elton and Frank Churchill?

    <p>It is criticized as deserving of censure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Austen's preference in the manner of expressing oneself?

    <p>Natural, warm, and direct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens as a result of Emma and Frank's flirting at the Box Hill party?

    <p>Emma and Frank get into trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of Emma's banter with Frank?

    <p>It upsets Jane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Frank's behavior towards Highbury?

    <p>He is misleading and hiding his true feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Emma's behavior towards Miss Bates?

    <p>Emma cruelly insults Miss Bates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Austen portray Mr. Elton's style of complimenting people?

    <p>As ostentatious and insincere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Knightley and Martin's behavior and others?

    <p>They are more tactful and direct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of Frank's talent?

    <p>Telling people what they want to hear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Emma and Frank's behavior at the party?

    <p>Knightley and Jane are hurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Austen's tone towards Emma's behavior?

    <p>Disapproving and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Status and Marriage

    • In the novel, social status is determined by a combination of family background, reputation, and wealth.
    • Marriage is a key way to raise one's social status, especially for women.
    • The novel suggests that marrying too far above oneself leads to strife.
    • Emma's attempt to match Harriet with Mr. Elton is seen as inappropriate because of their social status difference.
    • Harriet's unknown parentage makes her a less suitable match for Mr. Elton, who is a gentleman.

    The Confined Nature of Women's Existence

    • The novel portrays the limited scope of action for women in early-nineteenth-century rural England.
    • Emma's intelligence and energy are underutilized, and she is limited to guiding her friends' marital destinies.
    • Alternative pastimes, such as social visits, charity visits, and artistic endeavors, are depicted as trivial and monotonous.
    • The novel suggests that women's lives are confined to domesticity and marriage, with little opportunity for personal achievement or intellectual pursuits.

    The Blinding Power of Imagination

    • The novel illustrates how personal biases and desires can blind objective judgment.
    • Emma's imagination and biases lead her to misunderstand others' motives and behaviors.
    • Mr. Elton's feelings for Emma cause him to mistake her behavior for encouragement.
    • The narrator's detachment allows the reader to see these misunderstandings before the characters do.

    The Obstacles to Open Expression

    • The novel highlights the difficulties characters face in expressing their feelings directly and openly.
    • Social propriety and conventions of speech can lead to misunderstandings and mistaken feelings.
    • The novel critiques the overly clever and complex speech of characters like Mr. Elton and Emma.
    • The plot is driven by a series of realizations that allow characters to make fuller, more objective judgments.

    Character Relationships

    • Emma's relationships with Harriet and Mr. Knightley are central to the novel.
    • Emma's attempts to match Harriet with Mr. Elton lead to trouble and misunderstandings.
    • Mr. Knightley's defense of Jane Fairfax and his suspicions of Frank Churchill's intentions are key to the plot.
    • Emma's eventual realization of her love for Mr. Knightley is a turning point in the novel.

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