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Notes Isabella Knightley (Woodhouse)

Isabella Knightley (Woodhouse) is the elder sister of Emma and daughter of Henry. She is
married to John Knightley, and spends much of her time at home caring for her five children
(Henry, ‘little’ John, Bella, ‘little’ Emma, and George).

John Knightley

John Knightley is Isabella’s husband and George’s younger brother. He is an old acquaintance
of Jane Fairfax. He indulges his family’s desires for visits and vacations, although he would
prefer to stay at home, especially if the weather is less than perfect.

Task Explain about the character of Emma Woodhouse and Mr. Henry Woodhouse.

Mr. Philip Elton
The vicar of the church in Highbury whom Emma chooses as a possible suitor for Harriet
Smith. Mr. Elton ultimately reveals his romantic interest in Emma herself, but she rejects him.
He marries the pretentious and rude Augusta Hawkins.

Mr. Woodhouse

Emma’s father is a wealthy man possessed of a large estate, Hartfield. Isolated in his estate,
Mr. Woodhouse has few enjoyments. Although he dotes on Emma, he also indulges her more
selfish tendencies and is largely unpleasant. His complaints and lack of activity make him
appear a much older man than he actually is.

Miss Bates

The daughter of Mrs. Bates, Miss Bates is neither young, married, handsome nor rich. She
lacks any distinguishing traits such as intellect or cleverness, yet is generally happy and treats
others with great goodwill. Emma’s cruel treatment of Miss Bates during the picnic at Box Hill
is one of the turning points of the novel.

Mrs. Elton (Miss Augusta Hawkins)

Mrs. Elton is the daughter of a Bristol merchant who marries Mr. Elton. Her status in society
rests only on the fact that her sister married very well, and her behavior when she arrives at
Highbury is presumptuous, arrogant and rude. She refuses to treat others with the proper
respect they are accorded, including even Mr. Knightley.

Mr. Weston
Mr. Weston is the older man that Miss Taylor marries, Mr. Weston had been married much
earlier. From this marriage he had a son, Frank Churchill, whom he sent away to be raised by
his late wife’s relatives. He is from a respectable family that has been progressively moving
up in society and amassed a modest fortune.

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