1. Social Events in Jane Austen's 'Emma'
... to cross her mind that her brother in law may have been right. However, her belief that Mr Elton is "transferring his affections from Harriet" to herself (p107), subsequently highlights her lack of comprehension of the situation. This Chapter also indicates Emma's ignorance, through the mention of Frank ... Mr Elton's proposal is inevitable, however her desire for the effects of her blunders to be confined to herself and extreme concern for "Poor Harriet"'s feelings show slight character development. This development is also shown by her acceptance that "the first error and the worst lay ...
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