# Mrs. Weston — Emma character guide

> Mrs. Weston in Emma by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Miss Taylor, Taylor, Dear Mrs. Weston

**First appearance:** 0001-emma

## Who they are

Emma's beloved former governess, now settled at Randalls as Mr. Weston's wife, still the gentle confidante her old pupil cannot quite do without.

## In the story

### [Emma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/emma)

Formerly Miss Taylor, Emma's governess for sixteen years. She has just married Mr. Weston, and Emma takes credit for the match.

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

Recently married to Mr. Weston; Emma misses her companionship but is pleased with the match.

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

Formerly Miss Taylor, now married to Mr. Weston; she is grateful for her situation and receives a handsome letter from Frank Churchill.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/iv)

Referenced as a former companion whose loss Emma feels, but Emma distinguishes her friendship with Harriet as different and based on usefulness.

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

Defends Emma's friendship with Harriet, praising Emma's qualities and expressing confidence in her judgment. Gently advises Mr. Knightley not to make the intimacy a matter of discussion.

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

Mrs. Weston comments on the portrait, noting that Harriet lacks the eyebrows and eyelashes depicted.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xi)

Mrs. Weston is discussed as the former Miss Taylor, now married to Mr. Weston; her absence is felt by Mr. Woodhouse, though she visits Hartfield frequently.

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

Mrs. Weston confides in Emma about the uncertainty of Frank Churchill's visit, attributing the difficulty to Mrs. Churchill's unreasonable temper.

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

Mrs. Weston is present during the confrontation and is surprised by Mr. Elton's presumptuous address to Emma.

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

Deeply disappointed by Frank's absence, she foresees further delays and suffers more than her husband.

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

Present with Mr. Weston when they meet Emma; described as a pretty young woman by Frank Churchill.

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

Accompanies Frank Churchill to Hartfield and walks with him and Emma around Highbury.

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

Mrs. Weston defends Frank's behavior as a youthful whim and helps persuade Emma to accept the Coles' invitation.

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

Walks with Frank Churchill, insists he join her in visiting the Bateses to hear the new instrument.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xxviii)

Accompanies Emma to the Bates home; praises the pianoforte and exchanges meaningful looks with Emma regarding Mr. Knightley's inquiries.

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

Hosts the planning at the Crown Inn, worries about the supper room and draughts, and agrees to play piano for the dance.

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

Mrs. Weston receives and shares Frank Churchill's letter with Emma, providing insight into his feelings and circumstances.

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

Mrs. Weston subtly signals Emma during the conversation with Mr. Knightley and later suggests Mr. Knightley might be in denial about his feelings for Jane Fairfax.

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

Mrs. Weston is pleased by the news of Frank Churchill's return, expressing warm congratulations. She reads the letter with Emma.

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

Agitated and ill; reveals the secret engagement of Frank Churchill and Jane Fairfax; defends Frank's character.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/xlviii)

Mrs. Weston visits Emma to share details of Jane Fairfax's engagement to Frank Churchill, providing Emma with new insights and regrets.

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

Forwards Frank Churchill's letter to Emma and writes a note expressing hope for its happy effect.

### [LI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/li)

Receives Frank Churchill's letter and forwards it to Emma; Emma feels grateful to her.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emma_se/chapters/liii)

Supports the match wholeheartedly, persuades Mr. Woodhouse, and reflects on its advantages.

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