Emma, Volume 3, Chapter 2 summary
Volume 3, Chapter 2 of 55 · 18 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 2, the ball at the Crown brings Emma pleasure until Mr. Elton deliberately refuses to dance with Harriet, and Mr. Knightley steps in as her partner. Emma thanks Knightley, admits her mistaken judgment of Elton, and asks Knightley to dance, while Frank Churchill’s restless behavior remains unexplained.
What happens
- Frank Churchill arrives, and Emma and Harriet join the early guests inspecting the rooms at the Crown.
- Frank attends to Miss Bates and Jane Fairfax, dislikes Mrs. Elton, and objects to her familiar use of Jane’s name.
- Mrs. Elton opens the ball with Mr. Weston, while Emma dances with Frank and notices Mr. Knightley watching.
- Mr. Elton refuses Mrs. Weston’s request to dance with Harriet, but Mr. Knightley takes Harriet onto the floor.
- After supper, Emma thanks Knightley and admits that she misjudges Elton and wrongly hopes he loves Harriet.
- Knightley praises Harriet’s character, and Emma offers to dance with him when the dancing resumes.
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What to notice
Knightley recognizes that the Eltons also target Emma. His observation leads to her admission that she tries to match Elton with Harriet.
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Who dances with Harriet after Mr. Elton refuses?
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