Emma, Volume 2, Chapter 13: riassunto
Volume 2, Chapter 13 di 55 · 8 min per leggere: chapter
In Chapter 13, Emma decides that her feelings for Frank Churchill do not threaten her happiness or her determination to remain unmarried, and she imagines Harriet taking her place. When news of Mr. Elton’s wedding unsettles Harriet, Emma appeals to their friendship and gains a stronger effort at self-control.
Cosa succede
- Emma imagines refusing Frank Churchill and concludes that her attachment is not very strong, though she believes his feelings are intense.
- Frank’s letter pleases Emma, but his mention of Harriet leads her to imagine a match between them.
- News of Mr. Elton’s wedding replaces discussion of Frank and deeply unsettles Harriet.
- Emma’s ordinary reassurances fail, so she explains how Harriet’s distress renews her own guilt for misleading her.
- Harriet’s affection for Emma strengthens her efforts at self-control, and Emma prizes her warmth above cleverness.
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Cosa notare
Emma recognizes that her pleasure in Frank does not amount to dependence on him. This supports her confidence that she can refuse him.
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What most effectively helps Harriet control her distress about Mr. Elton?
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