August 3, 2011
Page 64
"Your meaning must be unequivocal; no doubts or demurs; and such expressions of gratitude and concern for the pain you are inflicting a propriety requires will present themselves unbidden to your mind, I am persuaded. You need not be prompted to write with the appearance of sorrow for his disappointment."
This really shows Emma's true character to me. After reading the offer of marriage to Harriet from Mr. Martin, Emma thinks she should decline, but unlike Emma the reader knows that Harriet actually has feelings for Mr. Martin. This shows how persuading Emma can be when it comes to Harriet's decisions. Harriet has no self-dignity, therefore she goes to Emma for help with everything! Instead of marrying Mr. Martin, she refuses him because that is what Emma wants her to do. Emma thinks she is being sneaky by emphasizing the words you and your to make it seem like it is Harriet's personal decisions but in reality it is Emma's.
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