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An Inner-Directed Emma We think so differently on this point, Mr Knightley, that there can be no use in canvassing it. Emma knows that feelings can not be imagined and that she should not force her own idea on others ? “The only source whence anything like composure could be drown, was in the resolution of her own better conduct, and the hope that, however inferior in spirit and gaiety might be the following and every winter of her life to the past, it would be yet find her more rational, more acquainted with herself, and leave her less to regret when it were gone.” (Chapter xii) Emma (1815) By Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) Analyses of Emma’s characteristics ※snobbish ※subjective ※inner-directed ※self-aware and self-critical A snobbish Emma Before meeting Martin: ※ It’ll be advisable to have as few odd acquaintance as may be. ※ I wish you not to be acquainted with the wife, who will probably be some mere farmer’s daughter, without education. After meeting Martin: ※ I had no right to expect much, and I did not expect much, but I had no idea that he could be so very clownish, so totally without air. ※ I’m sure you must have been stuck by his awkward look and abrupt manner– and the uncouthness of a voice, which I heard to be wholly unmodulated as I stood there. ※ Mr. Martin is now awkward and abrupt; what will he be at Mr. Weston’s time of life? A snobbish Emma When Martin proposes to Harriet: ※ (after reading the letter) I think one of his sister must have helped him. ※ I can hardly imagine the young man I saw could express himself so well. ※ Ought to refuse him! …… I had imagined you were consulting me only as to the wording of it. A snobbish Emma A subjective Emma ※ Always act on her own wish, seldom listen to others’ opinions. E.g.: Keen on interfering in Harriet’s marr