AP Short Form for Emma
...rs to the small town. Also, the social gatherings all take place at certain homes. The larger homes are proven to be wealthier, while the small, further away country homes, are merely for the lower class of people. Plot Outline When Emma matches up her governess with a husband, Emma is convinced that she is the queen of matchmaking. When she becomes friends with Harriet, she is determined to match her up. She tries to set the girl up with Mr. Elton, encouraging her to deny Robert Martin, the farmer she is in love with. But, Mr. Elton loved Emma all along and, despite Mr. Knightly’s advice to pull out, Emma’s matchmaking drives Mr. Elton out of town. When Frank moves in, he directs his feelings toward Emma, but Emma becomes jealous of Jane, who is also a beautiful newcomer. Mr. Knightly shows his love for Emma through his advice, but she is blind to it. She insists that Frank is right for Harriet, but Mr. Knightly tries to warn Emma that Frank and Jane are very friendly. After Frank’s Aunt dies, Emma finds that Frank and Jane were secretly engaged, and Harriet was always in love with Mr. Knightly. But, Knightly tells Emma of his love for her, who is also in love with him. Harriet accepts a second proposal from Robert Martin after getting over Mr. Knightly. In the end, both couples get married. Symbols/Motifs Since love and marriage are all prominent themes within the novel, there are several symbols that show a character’s affection for another. When Mr. Elton frames Emma’s drawing of Harriet, Emma thinks he is showing his love for Harriet, even though it is really geared toward her. Also, Harriet keeps a pencil stub to remind her of Mr. Elton. When Mr. Elton leaves, Harriet relinquishes herself of the connection by throwing the pencil stub away. Also, the social gatherings at all of the homes, symbolize a time when the characters get together to spark the love within each other. It is a time when the matches are encouraged to blossom and grow. Style Analysis Throughout the novel, the author’s use of figurative language makes the novel more romantic and comprehending to the reader. For example, the sentence structure, short sentences, to the point, mirror the structure in which the people of the Victorian times spoke. The diction also conveys the time period. Words like “carriage” and “Papa” all let readers know that the book occurred at a time far different than modern day. Also, the selection of detail helps the author better convey her point. When emphasizing the social status, the author chooses to show situations where characters shun other characters because of material worth. Also, her choice of point of view shows how Austen wants the book to be portrayed. Using Emma as the main influence most of the time, shows she wants a more feminine and one sided point of view. Dominate Themes/Issues/Philosophy Love and marriage are obvious themes. Emma’s obsession with being a match maker is provoked by the longing for love in each of the characters. The importance of being married and the image it presents in society is also a very important feature in the novel. Social status has a significant effect as well. How someone is living, according to wealth has a lot to do with the social structure of ...