Emma & Mr. Knightley
The matchmaker who couldn't see her own love
The rich, meddling Emma Woodhouse arranges everyone's romances but her own; only at the end does she discover she has always loved her friend and critic, the level-headed Mr. Knightley.
01Why it matters
It is one of Jane Austen's great romantic comedies and inspired everything from "Clueless" to countless adaptations.
02The conflict
Emma's blindness about her own feelings.
03The iconic moment
Knightley's declaration: "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."
04What survived
Jane Austen's "Emma"; the film "Clueless."
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Emma & Mr. Knightley?
The rich, meddling Emma Woodhouse arranges everyone's romances but her own; only at the end does she discover she has always loved her friend and critic, the level-headed Mr. Knightley.
Why is the story of Emma & Mr. Knightley famous?
It is one of Jane Austen's great romantic comedies and inspired everything from "Clueless" to countless adaptations.
How does the story of Emma & Mr. Knightley end?
Knightley's declaration: "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more." Jane Austen's "Emma"; the film "Clueless."
Is the story of Emma & Mr. Knightley real?
Emma & Mr. Knightley is a work of fiction.
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