Emma is described as being “handsome, clever and rich” in the first sentence of the novel but her character could be perceived in many ways

Emma is described as be handsome, clever and rich in the starting signal sentence of the unexampled merely her purpose could be perceived in many ways.Emma could be seen as universe very kind, perfect, and acting standardized a lady of her epoch but she could also be viewed as a quite self-obsessed, stuck-up somebody who clings to social stAtus when it suits her,For example She makes Harriet reject Mr Martin because Emma returns she should aim for someone high but is then upset when she analogouss Mr Knightley later on in the unused.I agree with the latter localise of view because throughout the novel she never seems to see past herself and isnt concerned with different peoples point of views. In the first chapter it says The real evils of Emmas situation were the power of having rather too much her witness way, and a disposition to think a little too well(p) of herself.Which is true because she thinks her opinion is the only one that matters.Although, as this is a coming-of-age novel she does change throughout the course of the story and becomes a nicer person.Emma may non contrive been so likeable in Jane Austens time because society was so different. Women were supposed to marry for money & status and were expected to obey the men. Emma is represent as being too indep mop upent for that time and more like women of today. Although she lives with her father he is dependent on her and she rules the household. The only voice of creator she hears is that of Mr Knightly.Now, women are independent and can choose who they want to marry as they are seen as social equals which they werent at that time. Jane Austen could have seen herself as being like Emma, and, while she may have been a dislikeable character in those times she might also have been a character women looked up to because she was so independent.In the story, society would expect a lot of Emma. She would have to be charitable and kind. Women of her status were supposed to make a i nsure with someone of similar social standing as marriage was a business.Emmas personality as well as her faults are shown through her relationships with other characters in the novel. Mrs Elton brings out her bad look and in some ways represents all the things that are bad about Emma.Jane Fairfax represents some of Emmas good traits and the things that Emma would like to be. Emma is quite jealous of her and recognises her talents when she says She certainly is handsome, she is better than handsome Emmas good side is also revealed when she is with her father because she seems to care for him more than anything else, which is shown when Mr Knightley proposes to her and all she can think about is whatll happen to her dad if she moves.Emma tries hard to find Harriet a forgather that she would approve of. When Emma is with Harriet she is selfish and manipulative which the reader can see when, in chapter 40, she gives Harriet advice whilst saying that she wont interfere knowing that Ha rriet will be manoeuvre by Emmas opinions. This is probably due to the fact that Emma has so much time on her hands because she has so much money she doesnt have to work.Jane Austen chose to keep as an omniscient narrator which means the reader gets to see Emma honestly but the story is still very much through Emmas point of view as you dont get to read the other characters points of view. i.e. when Emma insults Miss Bates on Box Hill none of the other characters are seen to comment and only Emmas point of view is given.Some of the characters are too farcical and could be compared to fairytale characters in some ways for example Mr Knightley is like a virtuous prince charming that always does the right thing and Jane Fairfax is like a perfect little princess.Jane Austen chooses a traditional happy ending for the novel because people would expect to have one at the time she was makeup it but, today people want something different and it is up to the author how to end the novel.Ove rall, she begins the novel very stuck-up and snobbish believing that she is more authoritative than everybody else but as she approaches her twenty1st birthday and the age at which she has to take business for herself she begins to change.