Volume 1 Chapter 14 Summary

Everyone arrives at Randalls and congregates together discussing various subjects. Mr. Frank Churchill is the topic of one important discussion, one that Emma tries to take part in. She misses the first part of this conversation, dealing with when Mr. Churchill will arrive thanks to Mr. Elton.

Emma begins to talk with Mrs. Weston about Mr. Churchill and we find out that Mr. Churchill is subject to the whims of his aunt and his arrival may be further off than anticipated.

Volume 1 Chapter 14 Analysis

We see that Emma may be wavering in her avowal to remain single as the prospect of Mr. Churchill's arrival nears. You can see that matches made during this time were not based so much on love, but on social status.

Mrs. Weston's continued belief that Emma can do no wrong is further revealed as she attempts...