The Evolution of Emma Jane Austen is considered to be the first great English novelist, and Emma, is undoubtedly her greatest work. ... Austen commences the novel by describing Emma Woodhouse. ... Initially, Emma rejects Mr. ... Emma believes that Mr. ... The incidents between Emma and Jane allow Emma to reach a higher level of maturity, understanding and self-awareness. ...
Contrastingly, the society of Emma places no importance on self-image, as the only description we receive of Emma is that she is "handsome, clever, rich" but they do value etiquette. ... Austen also uses this to show the mistakes and unclear perception of Emma that leads her to her own downfall. ... Emma Woodhouse is first in consequence of Highbury where everybody looks up to her. It is Emma's independent fortune and the anonymity of Harriet's parentage that allows Emma to have friendship and the authority to manipulate Harriet. ... Education for women and men in Emma is highly valu...
