Emma Chapter Summary & Analysis - Volume 3 Chapter 11 Summary

Volume 3 Chapter 11 Summary

Emma, upon leaving, immediately thinks of poor Harriet. She has managed to disappoint the girl once again by selecting a match for her that was not going to work out. Emma wonders how she will break the news when Harriet arrives, mentioning what she has just heard.

Emma is surprised that Harriet does not seem to be bothered by the announcement. Emma thought that Harriet was attached to Mr. Churchill since the incident with the gypsies. Emma also reminds Harriet of her comment of not being worthy enough for someone, which Emma assumed was Mr. Churchill.

Harriet now drops a bombshell of her own. Her love interest is not Mr. Churchill but rather Mr. Knightley himself. Emma is absolutely aghast at this announcement and does not know what to do.

Volume 3 Chapter 11 Analysis

At this point, Emma realizes that she has made a horrible mistake with Harriet. Instead of leaving her a humble...
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