Emma, Chapter 16: samenvatting

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1. Emma reviews Mr. Elton’s attentions and recognizes that she has forced his behavior to fit her hopes for Harriet.
2. She resents his proposal and social ambition, but admits that her own attentions could have encouraged his mistake.
3. Emma blames herself for directing Harriet’s feelings and resolves to stop matchmaking, then briefly considers William Coxe.
4. Morning brings relief as Emma thinks the disappointment can remain private and need not distress her father.
5. Snow prevents visits and church attendance, but postponing her explanation to Harriet leaves Emma unable to feel fully comfortable.

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The sentence shifts attention from Mr. Elton’s faults to Emma’s responsibility. Her admission grounds her resolution to stop arranging other people’s attachments.

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