2020-07-02
Emma
Emma is a rich young woman living at Hartfield with her father, Mr. Woodhouse, in the village of Highbury. She is presented as a vain character as she holds high opinions of herself as being a refined, well positioned, clever and determined young lady.
The plot is mainly based on the development of Emma’s decision to become a matchmaker in her little society as she sees herself with the wits, capabilities and wise enough to join two people on their best interests. However, this matchmaking only brings disappointments throughout the whole novel until she realizes she has been all wrong in her perceptions.
The topics Jane Austen presents here such as engagements or high society prospects are not my cup of tea as I find them repetitive and boring at times. However, the touch of satire and comedy added to the plot and the unexpected turns of events, let the reader amused until the end despite introducing some annoying characters including Emma herself.