Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 9 summary
Volume 3, Chapter 9 of 55 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 9, Emma regains Mr. Knightley’s warm approval before he leaves for London, and Mrs. Churchill’s death encourages her hopes for Harriet and Frank. She then tries repeatedly to help the unwell Jane Fairfax, but Jane’s refusals convince Emma that her kindness is personally unwelcome.
What happens
- Mr. Knightley responds warmly to Emma’s visit to the Bateses, presses her hand, and leaves for London.
- Emma distracts her father from the departure by discussing Jane Fairfax’s planned work as a governess.
- News of Mrs. Churchill’s sudden death makes Emma imagine fewer obstacles to a match between Frank and Harriet.
- Mr. Perry describes Jane’s illness, poor appetite, and difficult surroundings, strengthening Emma’s wish to help.
- Jane refuses Emma’s invitations, carriage outing, and gift of arrowroot.
- Hearing that Jane walks elsewhere that afternoon, Emma concludes that Jane specifically rejects her kindness.
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What convinces Emma that Jane specifically refuses kindness from her?
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