The Emma discussion questions are finally here!!! Yay! Answer the questions below at your own pace, but keep in mind the Northanger Abbey book reading schedule (Sept. 4th - Oct. 8th)
1. Jane Austen called Emma "A heroin whom nobody but myself will like much" Did you find Emma a likable character or not?
2. What were your impressions of Mr. Knightley?
3. Do you believe Emma is a truly good friend to Harriet? and Do you think Harriet benefits from her friendship with Emma?
4. Two characters, Mrs. Elton and Frank Churchill, come into Highbury from the outside and threaten the little community with change. Mr. Knightley likes neither of them. How do you feel about them?
5. What did you think of the different Love Stories in this novel?
6. The theme of Emma seems to be misinterpretations. Emma is filled with characters misunderstanding each other. To what extent do we as the reader share in the misunderstandings? And how does it guide our interpretation of the characters?
7. How does Humor play a role in this novel?
8. What is the role of class in this novel? How does it change throughout the novel? And is the class system in this novel rigid or flexible?
9. Did you like the ending of this story? Why or why not?
10. How does Emma Compare to the other Jane Austen novels we've read?
11. Were you able to personally relate to any of these characters? If so who and how?
12. Did you enjoy Emma? Would you recommend this novel to a friend?
I can't wait to read everyone's responses! Until next time Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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