1. Social Events in Jane Austen's 'Emma'
Social occasions are a vital part of rural Highbury life in Emma, as they are used to further the plot and give an otherwise unseen insight into the depth of different characters. ... This Chapter also indicates Emma's ignorance, through the mention of Frank Churchill. ... Chapter 15 contains the conclusion of the dinner party and Mr Elton's declaration of love to Emma on their journey home. ... It was foolish, it was wrong, to take so active a part in bringing any two people together." ... (p124) Emma's desire for the development of her own character is evident in Chapte...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate