Emma | Chapters 9-11 Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
Isabella Knightley: Emma’s sister

John Knightley: Emma’s brother-in-law

Summary
Emma begins composing riddles while Harriet writes them down. Mr. Elton is asked to come up with one. When he does, it is credited to a “friend” and written to Emma, but she interprets it as being meant for Harriet and congratulates her on her new alliance. Harriet cannot believe a man as popular and well-placed as Mr. Elton wants to marry her, but she takes Emma’s word for it.

Mr. Woodhouse comes in and prattles on about the impending...



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