Emma Discussion #1

Questions by: Emily Stahoviak

1.     In what ways does the author show Emma’s good and bad qualities?

·      “Pretty, handsome, rich” (1) -Shanon

·      Always gets her way -Emily

·      Author indirectly states that she is spoiled -Grace

·      Her way is what goes -Shanon

2.     Where does Emma live and in what time period?

·      Hartfield -Emily

·      Neighboring village is Highbury -Grace

·      1800s -Shanon

3.     What is the significance of her age?

·      21 years old -Emily

·      Should be mature, but doesn’t always act like it -Grace

4.     Do you find Emma likeable?

·      Tries to help everyone when she doesn’t even know it -Shanon

·      Grew up spoiled and has an annoying personality when she doesn’t even know it -Emily

5.     Why did Miss Taylor getting married have a negative effect on Mr. Woodhouse

·      Nervous -Grace

·      Doesn’t like change because he doesn’t want to get hurt -Shanon

·      Says “Poor Miss Taylor” (5) -Emily

·      Thinks that she is better off living with him because he has a big house and plenty of space -Grace

6.     What role does Mr. Knightley play?

·      Puts Emma in her place -Shanon

·      Teases her often -Emily

·      Points out her flaws -Grace

7.     What kinds of “classes” are represented throughout the book?

·      Emma is part of the upper-class as well as their family/friends like the people at the party -Shanon

·      Middle class people are seen as lower in Emma’s perspective like Mr. Martin the farmer  -Emily

8.     Do you think Emma manipulates people? Who and how?

·      Tries to manipulate anyone she can, sometimes not even realizing she is -Grace

·      Harriet ends up agreeing with whatever Emma says -Shanon

·      Emma convinces Harriet to reject Mr. Martin’s proposal -Emily

9.     Why does Emma take the role of matchmaker?

·      Takes credit for it -Grace

·      Thinks that she is good at it -Shanon

·      Believes she knows who should go with who -Emily

·      Takes focus off of her finding a person to love -Grace

10. Why is marriage talked about so much?

·      One of the main themes -Shanon

·      Has to do with matchmaking which is also a common theme -Emily

·      Emma secretly wants to be married but hasn’t found the man -Grace

·      Was a main focus during this time period -Shanon

11. What predications can you make for the next section of book?

·      Will get Harriet married -Emily

·      Finds a man -Grace