Emma | Suggested Essay Topics

Chapter 1
1. Contrast Emma’s character with that of her father, Mr. Woodhouse, as they are portrayed so far. How does Mr. Woodhouse serve as a foil for Emma?

2. Why does Emma enjoy matchmaking? What might her life be like without this activity?

Chapter 2
1. What seems to be Mr. Woodhouse’s prime motivation or concern? How does it manifest itself?

2. What does Jane Austen introduce in these chapters to delineate class distinctions? Cite specific examples from the text.

Chapters 3-5
1. What is the significance of Emma...



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