# Mr. Weston — Emma character guide

> Mr. Weston in Emma by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Weston, Mr. Weston

**First appearance:** 0001-emma

## Who they are

A cheerful, enterprising widower who has married Miss Taylor and now schemes happily to bring his absent son Frank home to Highbury.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/ii)

Described as a native of Highbury, a former militia captain, and a man of cheerful temper who made his fortune through trade, bought Randalls, and married Miss Taylor.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as supporting Mrs. Weston's view on Emma's friendship with Harriet, and as the husband of Mrs. Weston.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xiv)

Mr. Weston is sanguine about his son Frank's visit and provides information about him during the gathering.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xviii)

Initially surprised and sorry, but quickly recovers, rationalizing that a later visit would be better.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxiii)

Meets Emma on the road, announces Frank Churchill's arrival, and later accompanies his son to Hartfield.

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxv)

Mr. Weston calls Frank a coxcomb but supports the plan for Emma to dine at the Coles'.

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxix)

Supports the dance plans, insists on inviting both Miss Bates and her niece, and expresses approval of Frank's interest in Emma.

### [Chapter 23](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxx)

Eager to proceed with the ball; helps facilitate Frank's departure.

### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxxv)

Mr. Weston arrives after dinner with a letter from Frank Churchill, cheerfully announcing Frank's impending visit. He shares the news with the company, assuming everyone shares his joy.

### [Chapter XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Eagerly anticipates Frank Churchill's visit and shares news of the family's move to London.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Delighted by Frank's proximity and eagerly plans the ball at the Crown.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xlvi)

Brings Emma to Randalls with mysterious urgency; hints at the news but leaves the revelation to his wife.

### [Chapter XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xlvii)

Mr. Weston informs Harriet of Frank Churchill's engagement and emphasizes the need for secrecy, which Emma must navigate in her conversation with Harriet.

### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xlix)

Mr. Weston sends a letter to Mr. Knightley with the news of Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax's engagement.

## Links

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