Perhaps because of the growing environment, Jane Austen grew up in the south of England, a place that was not seriously affected by the industrial revolution and Napoleon's four expeditions. Her father was elegant and knowledgeable, and he was the pastor of the local parish, which was a sacred and rich position in the society at that time. Her mother's family received a good education, and she had a good literary accomplishment, which made Jane Austen, who had never been to a formal school, start studying at an early age. In Jane Austen's life, there were no ups and downs except her first love, which made her writing not have the impact of stormy waves, but deeply expressed the author's inner ideal in a calm way. This is why Jane Austen's novels are easier for us to read than other world famous works.
Woodhouse is a big family in Highbury. Emma, as the youngest daughter of such a family, has a natural sense of pride and superiority. What's more, her own conditions are excellent. Emma is young, beautiful and smart. She is good at almost all the talents that a lady in high society should have. As a big lady and the darling of social circles, Emma is also kind and enthusiastic. Although her enthusiasm is a little self-righteous, aiming at finding fun for her plain life, there is no denying that she has such capital and her original intention is good.
? The story begins with Emma's governess, Miss Taylor's marriage. Emma lost her mother when she was a child. Her father thinks Emma is a proud woman that no one can surpass, but father's love can't replace mother's lack after all. Since the eldest sister got married and settled in London, Miss Taylor has become Emma's only companion, intimate friend, and even played a part of the role of mother, accompanying Emma from morning till night and sharing her every little secret. Emma felt very empty after losing such an important friend, but at this time she had to comfort another person who was equally sad-Mr. Woodhouse, an old gentleman who couldn't see separation and didn't want any change in his life.
Because of this great change in life, Emma made a new friend and became the best friend, Harriet. This is a girl who lives in a boarding school. She is an illegitimate daughter and doesn't know who her father is. Harriet is younger than Emma, sweet and lovely, naive and ignorant. She has an unknown background, no systematic education and no noble friends like Emma. Therefore, Harriet respects and trusts Emma very much. At this time, no one Bihari is more suitable for children who have sex. Under the influence of Emma, Harriet almost missed the happy marriage with the tenant Martin. Emma began to take it for granted that Elton and Harriet were priests, and she imagined how well they matched each other. When she was immersed in it, she suddenly found that she was the one Elton was after, because Emma could bring more wealth and higher status to the young squire.
And all this, Mr Knightley has long warned Emma not to be smart enough to tell others about her life. Mr Knightley is Emma's brother-in-law's brother, and even hugged Emma when she was three months old. It is also for this reason that two people who have been deeply in love for a long time have never found that love has blossomed and borne fruit in their daily communication. Mr. Knightley is the only person in Emma's life who can see her shortcomings and point them out bluntly. It is under Mr. Knightley's influence that Emma sees the ridiculous consequences of her pretensions.
Emma looked down on Martin, a hardworking and noble tenant, and thought that he was not worthy of the lovely Harriet, so she took the initiative to fix Elton and her little best friend. I didn't know that Elton was a strong and shallow man. Thanks to Mr. Knightley's encouragement and help, Harriet did not feel more embarrassed, and finally found her own home and lived happily with Martin.
Miss Taylor's husband and his late wife have a son-Frank, a handsome and sociable young man. Frank's visit injected a new vitality into Highbury's social circle. He is always attentive to Emma, and everyone in Highbury thinks that Emma's good thing is close at hand. As we all know, Frank's real purpose is for another young woman who has just arrived in Highbury-Jane Fairfax. Jane is an excellent woman who is not inferior to Emma in talent and appearance, and even has a higher talent in musical attainments, which also makes Mr. Knightley admire her. Of course, she only appreciates Jane's talent and personality. Jane has poor family conditions and is an orphan, but she is independent and self-respecting, and has been forbearing and suppressing herself for her love with Frank. Mr Knightley also pointed out to Emma that the reason why Emma doesn't like Jane Fairfax is entirely because of Jane's Excellence, but Emma attributed this to Jane's lonely and statue-like character. After a brief affection for Frank, Emma was eager to recommend her good sister Harriet again. She had no idea about the subtle relationship between Frank and Jane, and she ignored Mr. Knightley's reminder. She even teased Jane with Frank in private.
Time passed, and Frank finally made public the news that he had been secretly engaged to Jane, without any worries about inheritance. Emma was hit again, not because she was hurt emotionally, but because she was worried that she would push Harriet into a ridiculous situation again. However, Harriet's sincere confession really made Emma realize how ridiculous and pretentious she was. Harriet told Emma that she was in love with Mr. Knightley and believed that Mr. Knightley returned her love. Emma can't imagine Harriet with Mr. Knightley, because she finally sees her heart-she, Emma Woodhouse, loves George Knightley deeply.
When Mr Knightley finally confided in Emma, a strong sense of happiness shocked her, but Emma was deeply worried when she thought of poor Harriet and her father. Fortunately, there will be when the clouds clear. Knightley decided to live in Highbury with Emma, and has been living with Mr Woodhouse, and his conservative father accepted the change of living in a young gentleman's house because of the frequent banditry recently. Harriet also felt Martin's affection and sincerity because of his second proposal.
Novels written by Jane Austen always have happy endings. Her works always revolve around the love and marriage of middle-class men and women, with a beautiful yearning for girls, but without losing women's self-esteem, self-love, equality and freedom in communication. In her novels, we can't find Jane Eyre's struggle, Scarlett's surprise and Anna karenin's despair, but we can feel the real happiness in a quiet life in the pastoral scenery and social laughter. At the same time, in the humorous and satirical characterization, we can also examine ourselves and correct ourselves, because the characters in Jane Austen's novels are closer to our lives and can see themselves better. After all, there may be several Scarlett in the world, but we can see many Emma Woodhouse and elizabeth bennett.
The ancients said: three rescues a day. Emma's novels make me relaxed and calm in the book, and I can also reflect on myself, life and find happiness in life!
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