# Mrs. Goddard — Emma character guide

> Mrs. Goddard in Emma by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Goddard

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

The mistress of a boarding school where Harriet Smith was a pupil.

## In the story

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

Mrs. Goddard is the mistress of a respectable old-fashioned boarding-school in Highbury; she brings Harriet Smith to Hartfield and is a regular guest.

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

Harriet's schoolmistress, mentioned as the place where Harriet heard about Mr. Martin's visit.

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