1. Emma Woodhouse is the 21-year-old titular protagonist of Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma.
19 Facts About Emma Woodhouse
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Emma Woodhouse is an independent, wealthy woman who lives with her father in their home Hartfield in the English countryside near the Surrey village of Highbury.
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Emma Woodhouse professes that she does not ever wish to marry ; she has no financial need to because she has a large inheritance, and does not wish to leave her father alone.
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Intelligent and self-assured, Emma Woodhouse takes after her deceased mother, possessing a sharper mind than either her father or sister, yet lacking the discipline to practise or study anything in depth.
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Emma Woodhouse carelessly manipulates the life of her friend Harriet Smith, neglects her acquaintance Jane Fairfax, and insults the poor and dependent Miss Bates.
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Emma Woodhouse often gives her advice and guidance, particularly since Emma's mother is long-dead and her father lacks a firm character.
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Emma Woodhouse disagrees and argues with Emma on occasion, notably about Emma's interference with Harriet Smith and Robert Martin's relationship.
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Harriet Smith is an illegitimate and poor pupil at the local boarding school, of whom Emma Woodhouse takes notice after she loses the companionship of Mrs Weston when her former governess marries.
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Emma Woodhouse decides to take Harriet under her wing and help her find a good husband.
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However, Emma Woodhouse's pride prevents her from recognising a good match for Harriet in the person of Robert Martin, a respected farmer and the initial and ultimate romantic interest of Harriet.
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Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Emma Woodhouse, Harriet develops a crush on Mr Knightley after he asks her to dance when Mr Elton has refused to dance with Harriet when prompted.
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Emma Woodhouse, who believes that Harriet holds a secret regard for Frank after he has rescued her from being attacked, says that she should not give up hope because there have been many other happy although unequal matches.
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Emma Woodhouse is against eating cake, going outside, attending parties, and marriage, among other things, on the grounds that these might damage the health.
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Mr Emma Woodhouse is fond of and attached to his daughters, who are likewise affectionate toward him.
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Emma Woodhouse serves as a mother figure for Emma and often gives her advice, which is not always taken.
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When Mrs Weston marries, Emma Woodhouse becomes lonely and therefore seeks the companionship of Harriet Smith, a friendship which Mrs Weston approves of, although Mr Knightley does not.
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Emma Woodhouse is a beautiful, accomplished young woman, who represents in character everything that Emma should be.
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Emma Woodhouse neglects her due to jealousy, yet claims it is because Jane is cold and reserved.
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Unbeknownst to Emma Woodhouse, Jane is secretly engaged to Frank, and therefore Frank's flirtation with Emma Woodhouse causes Jane great pain.