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Emma

   Emma Jane Austen Play Part 4 VOLUME 3 CHAPTERS 1 – 2 Emma is pretty sure she feels nothing for Frank but she feels a little excited that he’s coming to Highbury. When he comes to Hartfield, Emma thinks Frank is less into her than he was.   It’s his only visit for 10 days. The dance is back on since the Churchills have moved closer. The day of the dance, Emma goes to tell the Westons what she thinks of the Crown Inn. Frank stands near Emma but is all anxious. Other people show up to give their opinions about the place. The Eltons show up and send their carriage off to get Jane and Miss Bates. Frank and Mr. Weston escort Jane and Miss Bates inside and Augusta decides she likes Frank. Frank whispers to Emma that he doesn’t like Augusta. Emma has to let Augusta start the ball. Emma is disturbed because George isn’t dancing. He watches Emma. Harriet has no one to dance with and Mr. Elton disses her. Augusta thinks this is a good thing while Emma thinks...

Emma Jane Austen Play Part 3

   Emma Jane Austen Play Part 3 CHAPTERS 5 – 7 The visit goes as Emma planned. On the way back, Mr. and Mrs. Weston say that Frank will be arriving the next day and that they’ll bring him to Hartfield. Frank is hot and well-mannered. Emma wonders if Frank knows that the Westons want the two of them to hook up. Frank goes to visit the Bateses and Jane, since he met her before. Frank comes to Hartfield again with Mrs., Weston. As they all walk around town, Emma notices how suave and happy Frank is likes him. They pass by the Crown Inn, where there used to be a lot of dances, and Frank is all into it. Emma asks about Jane. Frank agrees with Emma about Jane being distant. Just when Emma thinks Frank is a good guy, he goes all the way to London for a stupid haircut. How lame! But, since she thinks he might be starting to have a crush on her, she lets it slide. George thinks the haircut thing just proves what a silly loser Frank is. The Coles, who have new money ...

Emma Jane Austen Play Part 2

  Emma Jane Austen Play Part 2 CHAPTERS 11 – 12 For Christmas, John and Isabella Knightley come to Hartfield with their five children. Isabella is like her dad, and also lets her husband decide everything. John is less respectful with Mr. Woodhouse than George. Mr. Woodhouse says again and again what a bummer it is that Mrs. Weston doesn’t live at Hartfield anymore. John knows Mrs. Weston is happy, but doesn’t say anything to Mr. Woodhouse, since that would only upset him more. John asks about Frank Churchill, the never-seen-hot-mystery-dude, who is 23 and hasn’t come to see his dad or his dad’s new wife, Mrs. Weston. Emma and George make up – she welcomes him into the house while holding one of Isabella’s children, which makes him feel better. Everyone had dinner. CHAPTER 13 The Knightleys continue their visit. Everyone’s supposed to have dinner at the Randall’s. Harriet gets a sore throat so she goes to Mrs. Goddard’s. Emma visits her. Mr. Elton says she shouldn’t risk getti...

Emma Jane Austen Play Part 1

  Emma Jane Austen Play Part 1  Introduction Jane Austen lived in England from 1775 until 1817. Her novels describe upper class English country life, filled with love, big dinners, dances, and manners, and people falling for the wrong guy. The writing is very witty, and the characters are realistic in that they are flawed. The movie "Clueless" was based on this book! For real! And yes, Gwyneth Paltrow looks good on screen as Emma, even in those shapeless dresses. Austen’s other famous books include  Pride and Prejudice  and  Sense and Sensibility .   MAIN CHARACTERS Emma Woodhouse:  21 years old, Emma is a smart hottie. She’s got class, brains, and kindness, but she does always think she knows what is best. She takes care of her dad in their giant house, Hartfield. Henry Woodhouse:  Emma’s Dad. He loves Emma and thinks she is the best. He’s always worried about everyone’s health. George Knightley:  A good friend to Emma and her ...