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How has Miss Taylor's wedding affected Emma's life?
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?
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?
What is the distance between Hartfield and Mrs. Weston's new home?
half a mile
How far does Isabella live from the city?
How far does Isabella live from the city?
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What is Mr. Woodhouse preoccupied with?
What is Mr. Woodhouse preoccupied with?
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Who is primarily concerned about their own well-being after Miss Taylor's marriage?
Who is primarily concerned about their own well-being after Miss Taylor's marriage?
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How does Mr. Woodhouse feel about the distance to Mrs. Weston's new home?
How does Mr. Woodhouse feel about the distance to Mrs. Weston's new home?
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How is Mr. Woodhouse's character portrayed in the text?
How is Mr. Woodhouse's character portrayed in the text?
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What is Mr. Knightley's attitude towards Emma's claim of responsibility for Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston's marriage?
What is Mr. Knightley's attitude towards Emma's claim of responsibility for Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston's marriage?
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How does Mr. Woodhouse's opinion on Emma's matchmaking skills differ from Emma's view?
How does Mr. Woodhouse's opinion on Emma's matchmaking skills differ from Emma's view?
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What trait does Mr. Knightley possess that Emma does not welcome?
What trait does Mr. Knightley possess that Emma does not welcome?
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What major change has Mr. Woodhouse experienced due to marriage?
What major change has Mr. Woodhouse experienced due to marriage?
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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
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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.