Emma Journal Entry Essay
Emma by Jane Austen
Journal entry 1
The beginning of 'Emma' is set in a small imaginary country village called Highbury, in around 1814 and the mood is playful and happy. The main characters in this scene are Emma Woodhouse the persona, Mr Woodhouse, Ms Taylor and Mr Knightly. Emma Woodhouse is described as 'Handsome, clever, and rich' and happy because she 'had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her’ The writer portrays how she is used to having her way and she believes she is superior to others through the words that she had ‘rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself’. Mr Woodhouse is an 'affectionate, indulgent father' but also 'a nervous man, easily …show more content…
A major quote in this scene that shows Emma’s favourite pastime and Mr Knightley’s opinion on Emma’s matchmaking, Emma says “I planned the match from that hour; and when such success has blessed me in this instance, dear papa, you cannot think that I shall leave off match-making.” “I do not understand what you mean by ‘success’ “said Mr Knightley. “Success supposes endeavour.” This shows how much Emma enjoys match making and how Mr Knightley disapproves, foreshadowing problems in the future. Another quote foreshadowing the future is from Emma who says “Only one more, papa- only for Mr Elton. Poor Mr Elton!” This show that Emma will try to match Mr Elton but the atmosphere is ominous as Mr Knightley replies “…leave him to choose his own wife.” One idea of changing self being explored is in Emma’s relationship with Mrs Weston and that now she is married, Emma has to adjust to change and therefore changing how she views her situation. Another idea explored is Emma’s situation and how she does not believe she needs to change and bad consequences will result from that. Significant literary devices used are mainly the use of foreshadowing future events to express Emma’s lack of wisdom
Journal entry 1
The beginning of 'Emma' is set in a small imaginary country village called Highbury, in around 1814 and the mood is playful and happy. The main characters in this scene are Emma Woodhouse the persona, Mr Woodhouse, Ms Taylor and Mr Knightly. Emma Woodhouse is described as 'Handsome, clever, and rich' and happy because she 'had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her’ The writer portrays how she is used to having her way and she believes she is superior to others through the words that she had ‘rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself’. Mr Woodhouse is an 'affectionate, indulgent father' but also 'a nervous man, easily …show more content…
A major quote in this scene that shows Emma’s favourite pastime and Mr Knightley’s opinion on Emma’s matchmaking, Emma says “I planned the match from that hour; and when such success has blessed me in this instance, dear papa, you cannot think that I shall leave off match-making.” “I do not understand what you mean by ‘success’ “said Mr Knightley. “Success supposes endeavour.” This shows how much Emma enjoys match making and how Mr Knightley disapproves, foreshadowing problems in the future. Another quote foreshadowing the future is from Emma who says “Only one more, papa- only for Mr Elton. Poor Mr Elton!” This show that Emma will try to match Mr Elton but the atmosphere is ominous as Mr Knightley replies “…leave him to choose his own wife.” One idea of changing self being explored is in Emma’s relationship with Mrs Weston and that now she is married, Emma has to adjust to change and therefore changing how she views her situation. Another idea explored is Emma’s situation and how she does not believe she needs to change and bad consequences will result from that. Significant literary devices used are mainly the use of foreshadowing future events to express Emma’s lack of wisdom