Emma: The Coles Party and Emma's Suspicions

TLDREmma attends the Coles party and notices Mr. Knightley's unusual presence. Gossip surrounds Jane Fairfax's piano gift. Emma dismisses the idea of any attachment between Mr. Knightley and Jane. The next day, Emma feels uneasy about her suspicions and dismisses potential matches for Harriet. Emma and Harriet visit the Bates women, where Frank flirts with both Emma and Jane. Emma assumes Jane's blush is due to Frank mentioning Jane's benefactor.

Key insights

🧐Emma observes Mr. Knightley arriving in a carriage, a departure from his usual habit of walking.

🎹Gossip surrounds Jane Fairfax's piano gift, with speculation that Mr. Knightley may be the giver.

💃Mr. Knightley pays attention to Jane during the dancing, leading to Emma feeling relieved.

🛍️Emma dismisses potential matches for Harriet as vulgar, showing her matchmaking prejudice.

🍎Miss Bates mentions that Mr. Knightley has sent the last of his apples for Jane, sparking speculation.

Q&A

Why does Emma notice Mr. Knightley's arrival in a carriage?

It is unusual for Mr. Knightley to travel in a carriage, as he typically walks.

What is the gossip surrounding Jane Fairfax's piano gift?

There is speculation that Mr. Knightley may have given Jane the piano.

Why does Emma feel relieved during the dancing?

Mr. Knightley does not ask Jane to dance, easing Emma's suspicions of a possible attachment.

Why does Emma dismiss potential matches for Harriet?

Emma considers them vulgar and not suitable for Harriet's social status.

What sparks speculation regarding Mr. Knightley and Jane?

Miss Bates mentions that Mr. Knightley has sent the last of his apples for Jane.

Timestamped Summary

00:08Emma and Mr. Knightley arrive at the Coles party simultaneously.

00:24Gossip surrounds Jane Fairfax's piano gift received.

00:51Emma dismisses the idea of any attachment between Mr. Knightley and Jane.

01:07Emma feels uneasy about her suspicions and dismisses potential matches for Harriet.

01:38Emma and Harriet visit the Bates women.

01:51Frank flirts with both Emma and Jane, leading to Emma's assumptions.

02:12Miss Bates mentions that Mr. Knightley has sent the last of his apples for Jane.

02:19Emma assumes Jane's blush is due to Frank mentioning Jane's benefactor.