Pages 305-338
Chapters 8 and 9 of volume 3, show how Emma is changing. She is turning into a round character. "She could have no doubt- putting everything together- that Jane was resolved to receive no kindness from her. She was sorry, very sorry." (337) Emma changes to actually feel sorry for Jane instead of being jealous of her. Part of the reason Jane is upset is because of Frank, obviously something is going on since they both seemed mad at the Box Hill Party. Now that Franks mother has passed away, I think he will declare his love of Jane. If so, that is going to be a huge shock to Emma, because she still thinks Frank and Harriet would make a good couple. A motif that occurs in the story is parties. Many parties and dinners happen throughout the story. This is where the reader really gets to understand all of the characters and their personalities. The parties signify the leisure activities of the people of Highbury.The point of the parties is to see how everyone reacts arounf other characters. It reveals each characters characterization. For instance, Mr. Knightley. Mr. Knightley is very relaxed at parties and doesn't like to dance. You can tell he is very caring and thoughtful. He also asked Harriet to dance when she was declined by Mr. Elton. Mr. Knightley being a charming gentleman, asked her in order to make her seem less embarrased. This is also where you find the flaw of Mr. Knightley. Austen uses Mr. Knightley's jealousy to reveal his anger and resentment to any man Emma fancies at a party. The author creates a joyous mood during the party, but the mood changes when Mr. Knightley sees Frank with Emma.
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