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Character Sketch of Emma Woodhouse.
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From the very beginning of the novel, Jane Austen makes it clear that Emma may not be a likable character. She writes: “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.” With her wealth, beauty, and position in society, Emma has the perfect life and is difficult to relate to. Moreover, her arrogance and self-involved nature make her a largely unlikable character. It is only after Austen reveals the imperfections in Emma’s life and character that she becomes a more real (and thus more likeable) character. Her struggles to improve herself and win Mr. Knightley’s heart are efforts that readers can understand and respect.