... . This is where another issue that is raised in both the film and the novel appears which is the portrayal of love. The arrival of Frank Churchill in Highbury is of great interest to the gossiping social group and Emma is immediately attracted to him, just as Cher falls for Christian on his ... first day at school. The arrival of both Frank and Christian in Clueless and Emma cause Mr. Knightly and Josh to see for the first time the nature of their real feelings for Emma and ... Cher have never been in love before and only know the concept of love from friends and romance novels. Therefo...

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... if today's society still followed would have longer marriages). A clear example is when Emma reflects on how she proposed that Harriet should be married to her superior (Mr Elton and Frank Churchill). This idea is considered absurd by both the protagonist and the author, "The stain of illegitimacy, unbleached by nobility or wealth, would have been a stain indeed". In the insular world ... ...

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