Jane austen letters quotes
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The real evils indeed of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself; these were the disadvantages which threatened alloy to her many enjoyments.
The danger, however, was at present so unperceived, that they did not by any means rank as misfortunes with her.
The narrator, page 8
This quotation occurs early in the novel, shortly after Emma has been introduced as the protagonist.
Throughout the text, the narrator presents a reliable analyses of characters and events.
Important quotes from emma by jane austen
This discerning judgement also appears in Mr. Knightley, who serves as the character manifestation of the narrator. In this particular quotation, the narrator expresses the primary conflict of the novel: Emma's self-centered nature and the fact that she does not recognize it herself.
By the end of the novel, Emma develops in maturity and self-awareness until she becomes the heroine that both the narrator and Mr. Knightley would li