Discussion #4

Discussion Post #4 

April 29, 2015

Leader: Rose

Notes: Regan

1. By teasing Jane, Emma gets the image that Frank doesn't like Jane, but in reality he was her ex-fiance. Could he still have feelings for Jane?

Jaclyn- Yes he could, Emma thinks that they still have feelings for each other 

Lily- Frank tries to cover up his feelings for Jane by being friends with Emma

2.  Emma seems to be pretty oblivious to about Jane and Franks relationship. Do you think this is on purpose or has to deal with her ego?

Lily- She doesn't know that they were together yet.

Rose- What if she finds out?

Regan- I think if she found out she would be jealous and would give her more of a reason to dislike Jane.

Jaclyn- It would also make her insecure

3. Why is Mr. Weston concerned for Emma, Harriet, and Mrs. Weston when it comes to Frank? What does he think of Frank?

Lily- Mr. Weston thinks that Frank has become a big part of their lives and he knows that he has to leave eventually. 

Regan- He's probably afraid that Frank won't come back again to visit.

Rose- Mr. Weston thinks that Frank is manipulative and that he might just be using them.

Jaclyn- Franks past isn't talked about much, so it's possible that Mr. Weston knows something that they don't. 

4. Why does Frank make Emma promise him the first two dances at the ball?

Lily- To make other people jealous, such as Jane.

Jaclyn- It's also a tradition 

5. Why does Frank let his Aunt, Mrs. Churchill, have so much control over him? What does this say about Franks personality?

Lily- He's very manipulative, like Emma. It seems like Emma's getting better and he's getting worse. 

6. Could Mr. Knightly not be interested in the ball because Frank will be there? Could he be jealous?

Jaclyn- He's definitely jealous of Frank because he really likes Emma

Lily- Mr. Knightly is more in touch with his feelings than Emma and Emma is just oblivious to the fact that she even likes Mr. Knightly.

Regan- I agree. If someone would ask her if she liked Mr. Knightly she would say no. But her actions and underlying thoughts about Mr. Knightly 

7. What do you think Frank was going to say to Emma? Was he going to propose?

Jaclyn- He was going to tell her that he loves her

Lily- I think he was going to tell Emma about Jane, not that he wanted to marry Emma. 

8. Do you think Emma's feelings for Frank are real or that she's just trying to convince herself?

Jaclyn- She's trying to convince herself because she thinks he's going to propose and she wants to get married. 

Regan- She wants to get married not for love but almost for wealth or social status. 

9. By making Harriet  forget about Mr. Elton do you think Emma shows a more selfish side of herself?

Lily- The only reason Emma  wanted to set up Harriet with Mr. Elton in the first place was because of selfish reasons 

Rose- She said she doesn't want to be blamed for causing Harriet to be sad about Mr. Elton. 

10. Mr. Elton's new bride and Emma seem to have a lot in common. Can this be why Emma doesn't like her? Is she jealous?

Lily- Both Emma and Mrs. Elton are very superficial and Mr. Elton was looking for someone like Emma.