Her unparalleled writing allows the characters to reveal themselves through their own thoughts, dialogue, and action. ... Her reference to it as "being the greatest amusement in the world" seems to show Emma's feeling of superiority based on her inflated sense of intelligence, education and social status. ... In fact, in the first portion of the novel, it is Emma's arrogance, meddling nature and snobbery which seemingly permeate her character. ... Emma's character slowly evolves during the course of the novel. ... He states, "Jane Fairfax has feeling her sensibilities, I suspec...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School