Emma Jane Austen

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Mr. Martin is a farmer. Why does Emma tell Harriet not to marry Mr. Martin?

Emma is in love with Mr. Martin

Emma thinks Harriet is socially above Mr. Martin

Emma thinks Mr. Martin is insincere

Emma thinks Mr. Martin has a terminal illness

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Jane herself is young, pretty, talented, and smart. However, she must rely on finding a position as a governess in a wealthy household until she finds a man who is interested in her. Why?

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Less mobility & freedom
Fewer options
Reliance on marriage & settling down
Devotion well-being of husband
Men placed in a position of control
In need of moral guidance from men

Marriage: question of love or financial and social pressure?

"A single woman, with a very narrow income, must be a ridiculous, disagreeable, old maid!"

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Mr. Knightley takes it upon himself to make Emma aware of her misguided behavior and lecture her. Which gender-related stereotype does this illustrate?

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(p. 149) "She was good enough for Mr Elton, no doubt; accomplished enough for Highbury – handsome enough – to look plain, probably, by Harriet’s side…’ ‘But Harriet brought no name, no blood, no alliance."

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