Emma Woodhouse is a clever and wealthy young woman who enjoys playing matchmaker in her small English village. Confident in her own judgment, Emma meddles in the romantic lives of those around her, particularly her friend Harriet Smith, often leading to misunderstandings and unintended consequences. Throughout the novel, Emma matures as she recognizes her own flaws, including her misguided interference in others' lives, and eventually realizes her true feelings for Mr. Knightley, a close family friend.
