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Mr. Knightley humorously observes that Miss Taylor, having spent many years as a governess, is well-prepared for the duties of marriage, which require compromise. He also notes the practical benefits of her new situation, as she moves from being a dependent housekeeper to a respected, financially secure wife. [104] [108] [109]
George Knightley is a principal character depicted by Jane Austen in her novel Emma, published in 1815. He is a landowner and gentleman farmer, though "having little spare money". [ 1 ] A lifetime friend of Emma's, though nearly seventeen years older than she, he is one of the only characters willing to correct her when he believes her to be ...
He is a loving and kind father, but he worries constantly. He hardly ever leaves Hartfield, and he hates the thought of Emma ever leaving him. He sees the marriages of Isabella, Emma’s older sister, to Mr. John Knightley, and Miss Taylor, Emma’s beloved governess, to Mr. Weston, as disruptions to the life he has led with them.
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Emma mistakes Harriet's gratitude to Frank as Harriet being in love with him. Meanwhile, Mrs. Weston wonders if Mr. Knightley is attracted to Jane, but Emma dismisses the idea. When Mr. Knightley says he notices a connection between Jane and Frank, Emma disagrees, as Frank appears to be courting her instead.
Living in genteel poverty with her ageing widow of a mother and only one servant, Miss Bates was nonetheless on visiting terms with the best in Highbury society. [1] At the same time, she was dependent on her neighbours for much support – pork from Mr Woodhouse, apples from Mr Knightley. [2]
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Mr Henry Woodhouse is a central character in Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma and the father of the protagonist, Emma Woodhouse.He is a wealthy member of the English landed gentry who owns a large country estate.