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Henry Knightley

John and Isabella Knightley's eldest son, a favorite of Emma.

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Also known as Henry, Little Henry, dear little Henry

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MWMr. WoodhouseJAJamesRMRobert MartinEWEmma WoodhouseMKMr. KnightleyHKHenry Knightley

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Character groups

  • Secondary and Peripheral Characters
  • Central Highbury Society
  • Woodhouse Household Staff
  • Protagonist

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