12 Questions
How has Miss Taylor's wedding affected Emma's life?
brought gentle sorrow, introduced idea of self-indulgence
What are three qualities that describe Emma at the age of 21?
handsome, clever, rich
What is the distance between Hartfield and Mrs. Weston's new home?
half a mile
How far does Isabella live from the city?
16 miles
What is Mr. Woodhouse preoccupied with?
health, well-being
Who is primarily concerned about their own well-being after Miss Taylor's marriage?
Emma and Mr. Woodhouse
How does Mr. Woodhouse feel about the distance to Mrs. Weston's new home?
He regards it as far to walk.
How is Mr. Woodhouse's character portrayed in the text?
He is presented as an indulgent father who is eccentric about his health, but gentle and kind in nature.
What is Mr. Knightley's attitude towards Emma's claim of responsibility for Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston's marriage?
He disagrees with Emma, believing that the Westons are capable of orchestrating their own courtship and marriage.
How does Mr. Woodhouse's opinion on Emma's matchmaking skills differ from Emma's view?
He agrees with Mr. Knightley that Emma should not apply her matchmaking skills to Mr. Elton.
What trait does Mr. Knightley possess that Emma does not welcome?
The ability to recognize and speak of Emma's faults.
What major change has Mr. Woodhouse experienced due to marriage?
Marriage has deprived him of Isabella and removed Miss Taylor from his household.
Study Notes
Characters and Traits
- Emma: handsome, clever, and rich, willful and disturbed, self-indulgent, anxious, and melancholy
- Mr. Woodhouse: aging, preoccupied with health and well-being, prefers indoors, close to the fireplace, eccentric, gentle, kind, indulgent father, aversion to change
- Mr. Knightley: sensible, cheerful manner, good friend, recognizes and speaks of Emma's faults, down-to-earth attitude
- Isabella: married and moved to London, 16 miles away from Hartfield
- Mrs. Weston (Miss Taylor): married, moved to a home half a mile from Hartfield, but seems unreachable to Emma
- Mr. Weston: married to Mrs. Weston, considered a good person by Mr. Knightley
- Mr. Elton: young, capable, potentially a target for Emma's matchmaking skills
Relationships and Events
- Emma's sister is married, causing Emma to feel a "gentle sorrow"
- Miss Taylor's wedding has changed Emma's life at Hartfield
- Emma promoted the match between Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston
- Isabella's marriage and move have caused a sense of loss for Emma and her father
- Mr. Knightley warns Emma against applying her matchmaking skills to Mr. Elton
Test your knowledge of the key events and characters in Emma by Jane Austen with this chapter summary quiz. Explore Emma's character traits, relationships, and themes in this classic novel.
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