Emma Summary - Volume 1

Emma Summary - Volume 1

1. Emma - rich and beautiful. Miss Taylor - Emma's governess. Emma matchmade the Westons and wants to find someone for Mr Elton.

   • CHAPTER 1

2. CHAPTER 2

   • Mr Weston's past. Frank Churchill - living with his grandma (comedy of manners)

3. CHAPTER 3

   • Woodhouse's dinner party - small circle. Emma meets Harriet.

4. CHAPTER 4

   • Harriet replaces Mrs Weston. Emma is unimpressed with Mr Martin and wants to set H up with Mr Elton.

5. CHAPTER 5

   • Knightley believes that Harriet and Emma's relationship is toxic. He believes that H will flatter Emma too much. Mrs Weston disagrees. K wants to see E in love (flirting)

6. CHAPTER 6

   • Emma keeps telling H good things about Mr E. Painting scene. They misread all of Mr Elton's affections.

7. CHAPTER 7

   • Mr Martin proposes. Emma manipulates H. H declines. Emma cheers her up with Mr Elton.

8. CHAPTER 8

   • Mr Knightley is annoyed at Emma. K says that Elton will never marry H (ACUITY)

9. CHAPTER 9

   • Mr Elton gives Emma and Harriet a riddle - COURTSHIP

10. CHAPTER 10

    • E & H visit a poor family and show their respects. E - no desire of marrying. H & E walk, Emma ties boot, Mr E shows no interest.

11. CHAPTER 11

    • The Knightley arrive with their children, Isabella and Mr W talk about the loss of Mrs W. Talk about Mr FC arriving.

12. CHAPTER 12

    • Mr K and Emma make up. Mr Woodhouse complains about them going to Southend. Perry should mind his business.

13. CHAPTER 13

    • The Weston's xmas gathering, H has a sore throat, Mr doesn't care, doesn't mention her in the carriage.
      • Mr John Knightley thinks Elton likes Emma - ACUITY

14. CHAPTER 14

    • Emma wonders why Frank is so dependent on Mrs Churchill and if he will actually come to Highbury.

15. CHAPTER 15

    • Elton shows more interest in E's health than Harriets. Its snows, Mr Woodhouse and Isabella are worried. K - safe. Carriage scene.

16. CHAPTER 16

    • Emma vows to give up matchmaking, the snow stops her from seeing Harriet.

17. CHAPTER 17

    • Mr Elton goes to Bath. Emma tells Harriet the bad news.

18. CHAPTER 18

    • Frank does not arrive . Knightley - ACUITY (why does he not come). Emma is angry at Knightley.