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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 ...
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. [103] [107] [108]
1898 illustration of Mr. Knightley and Emma Woodhouse, Volume III chapter XIII. When Mr. Knightley scolds Emma for insulting Miss Bates, she is ashamed. The next day, she visits Miss Bates to atone for her bad behaviour, impressing Mr. Knightley. During the visit, Emma learns that Jane has accepted a governess position from one of Mrs. Elton's ...
Johnny Flynn is a British actor and musician. He starred as Dylan Witter in the Channel 4 and Netflix television sitcom Lovesick and is also known for his performances as David Bowie in the 2020 film Stardust; [1] [2] Mr. Knightley in the 2020 film Emma; and a young Nicholas Winton in the 2023 film One Life.
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]
Louisa Knightley (1842–1913), British Anglican and women's rights activist, wife of Rainald; Lucy Knightley (1742–1791), English politician; Keira Knightley (born 1985), English actress; Philip Knightley, English politician; Phillip Knightley (1929–2016), Australian journalist; Rainald Knightley, 1st Baron Knightley (1819–1895), English ...
Mr Weston is a supporting character in Jane Austen's novel Emma, written in 1815. He marries the governess of the heroine, Emma Woodhouse , and it is the arrival of his son, Frank Churchill, in Highbury that sets the events of the plot in motion.
Knightley was the eldest son of Sir Valentine Knightley of Fawsley and his wife Anne (née Ferrers). He succeeded his father in 1566 and was knighted in 1565. He was MP for Northampton in the Parliaments of 1584 and 1586, and for Northamptonshire in those of 1589 and 1598. He served as High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1568–1569 and 1581 ...