This, as well as Emma's wishing to retain the freedom and independence provided by her social standing, have led to Emma expressing that she does not wish to marry (unless she falls very much in love).Įmma is described in the novel's opening sentence as "handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition." Mrs.
Likely owing to the death of her mother, and particularly after Emma's sister Isabella's marrying and moving to London, Emma has been the de facto mistress of Hartfield and dedicated herself to the maintenance of the house and the care of her valetudinarian father.
Consequently, Emma, in character, became frivolous and rather spoilt, as well thinking herself as knowing better than she actually does. Įmma's upbringing, resulting from the lax and overly-affectionate natures of both her father and governess, was indulgent and lacking in true discipline. She was raised primarily by her beloved governess, Miss Taylor, for sixteen years until Miss Taylor married Mr. Emma's mother died when she was around five years of age, as such Emma's memories of her are "indistinct". Henry Woodhouse, and a member of the Woodhouse family, the most prominent family of Highbury village. Emma is the younger of two daughters of Mr.
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