Mr. Woodhouse

Emma Woodhouse

Emma is a devoted daughter to her hypochondriac father, managing his anxieties and household.

Mr. Knightley

Mr. Knightley is a close family friend and neighbor to Mr. Woodhouse, often visiting and indulging his quirks.

Emma Woodhouse

Emma is a devoted daughter to her hypochondriac father, managing his anxieties and household.

Emma Woodhouse

Emma is a devoted daughter to her hypochondriac father, managing his anxieties and household.

Mr. Knightley

Mr. Knightley is a close family friend and neighbor to Mr. Woodhouse, often visiting and indulging his quirks.

Emma

Emma's father, a nervous, affectionate man who is fond of his daughters and dislikes change. He is a valetudinarian who worries about drafts and late hours.

Chapter I

Anxious about the wedding's disruption; opposes further matchmaking and prefers to invite Mr. Elton to dinner instead.

Chapter II

Continues to pity 'poor Miss Taylor' after her marriage and is distressed by the wedding cake, consulting Mr. Perry about its unwholesomeness.

Chapter III

Mr. Woodhouse enjoys quiet society and is particular about his evening card-parties; he fusses over his guests' health at supper, recommending only the mildest foods.

V

Mentioned as Emma's father, who approves of the acquaintance with Harriet and to whom Emma is accountable.

Chapter VI

Mr. Woodhouse offers a simple, approving comment on the portrait's prettiness.

Chapter IX

Takes an interest in the riddle collection, trying to recall riddles from his youth and consulting Mr. Perry.

XI

Mr. Woodhouse nervously anticipates the visit, frets about the journey, and laments Miss Taylor's departure from Hartfield, though he acknowledges the Westons' frequent visits.

XII

Prefers quiet conversation with Isabella, expresses concern about South End and Perry's advice.

Chapter XIII

Reluctantly agrees to dine out at Randalls, wrapped up against the cold.

Chapter XV

Mr. Woodhouse is anxious about the snowy weather and the carriage ride, but is comforted by Emma's return.

Chapter XVI

Content with the snowy weather that keeps everyone at home; he comments on Mr. Elton staying indoors.

Chapter XVII

Fears for Mr. Elton's safety on the journey; laments Isabella's departure and is preoccupied with his own anxieties.

Chapter XXIII

Oblivious to matchmaking, offers to send a servant to guide Frank Churchill to the Bates' house.

Chapter XXV

Mr. Woodhouse is anxious about Emma dining out but is gradually talked into acquiescence, worrying about late hours and drafts.

Chapter XXIX

Opposes the dance due to health concerns, criticizes Frank Churchill for thoughtlessness regarding draughts.

Chapter 23

Concerned about Mrs. Churchill's illness and Emma's safety; prefers staying home.

XXXII

Engages Mr. Elton during the return visit and offers a mild, polite opinion of Mrs. Elton.

Chapter XXXVI

Sits down to cards with Mr. and Mrs. Weston and Mr. Elton.

Chapter XXXVII

Resigned to Emma attending the ball, comforted by the mild May weather.

XXXIX

Trembles with anxiety upon hearing the news; insists on promises that the ladies will not venture beyond the shrubbery.

Chapter XLV

Distressed by Mr. Knightley's departure, but comforted by news of Jane Fairfax's governess position.

XLIX

Mr. Woodhouse is mentioned as being occupied with Mr. Perry, allowing Emma to go out.

Chapter L

Unaware of the engagement between Emma and Mr. Knightley, he chats comfortably about news from Mr. Perry.

LI

His comfort and happiness are central to Mr. Knightley's proposal; Emma cannot leave him, so Mr. Knightley offers to move to Hartfield.

LIII

Gradually comes to accept the marriage after assurances from Mrs. Weston and others.

Chapter LV

Mr. Woodhouse initially resists Emma's marriage but gradually resigns himself, especially after a poultry theft makes him value the protection of the Mr. Knightleys.