... and good example. Austen makes it abundantly clear that Emma's deficiencies are a product of her upbringing. Her existence has been too privileged. She has been made to feel too important and has received far too much praise and deference from her peers. She has not had to earn the respect of others, or acknowledge a superior authority. As a consequence, she lacks self-discipline, has ... no compunction to work, and therefore fails to develop the full potential of such an intelligent woman. She is arrogant, egotistical and controlling. She ... revert to her former supercilious attitude...

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