Emma Woodhouse is a rich young lady who is of a high situation in her household being the mistress of Highbury from an early age. ... Therefore she believes that Emma has all of the answers to any questions that may arise and that she should follow what Emma tells her to do. ... "This letter was from him, from Mr Martin, and contained a direct proposal of marriage . . . she was come as fast as she could to ask Miss Woodhouse what she should do." Harriet also represents the effects of social class in marriage because of the Mrs Smith/Mr Elton / Mrs Woodhouse dilemma. ... This is a shock to...

• Word Count: 1159
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Only women like Emma Woodhouse, who was a part of the wealthy, landed gentry with a sizable fortune of her own, would chose to remain unmarried. ... Jane Fairfax is seen as competition to Emma and displays the same sorts of qualities, which Emma demonstrates to the reader. ... She looks up to Emma with awe for her wealth, social status, and intelligence. ... When Elton rejects Harriet, Emma pushes her towards Frank Churchill. ... Emma, and this creates a twist in her destiny. ...

• Word Count: 1055
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Only women like Emma Woodhouse, who was a part of the wealthy, landed gentry with a sizable fortune of her own, would chose to remain unmarried. ... Jane Fairfax is seen as competition to Emma and displays the same sorts of qualities, which Emma demonstrates to the reader. ... She looks up to Emma with awe for her wealth, social status, and intelligence. ... When Elton rejects Harriet, Emma pushes her towards Frank Churchill. ... Emma, and this creates a twist in her destiny. ...

• Word Count: 1055
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School