<P> Harriet Smith is a low - born and poor pupil at the local boarding school, of whom Emma takes notice after she loses the companionship of Mrs Weston . Despite Harriet's humble origins, Emma admires her sweetness, good nature, and pleasant looks . Emma decides to take Harriet under her wing and help her find a good husband . However, Emma's pride prevents her from recognising a good match for Harriet in the person of Robert Martin, a respected farmer and the initial and ultimate romantic interest of Harriet . Instead, Emma encourages Harriet to foster affection for Mr Elton, the village vicar, which ends disastrously . Nevertheless, naive Harriet does not blame Emma for her mortification, and the two remain friends . </P> <P> Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Emma, Harriet develops a crush on Mr Knightley after he asks her to dance when Mr Elton has refused to . Emma, who believes that Harriet holds a secret regard for Frank, says that she should not give up hope because there have been many other happy though unequal matches . When Emma discovers the truth, she is both appalled and dismayed, which leads to her revelation that she is in love with Knightley . Mrs Elton's relationship to Jane Fairfax parodies Emma's relationship to Harriet . </P> <P> Mr. Woodhouse, Emma's father, is a valetudinarian and is so paranoid about his own and others' health that he is nearly helpless . He is against eating cake, going outside, attending parties, and getting married, among other things, on the grounds that these might damage the health . As a result, Emma takes on the role of caretaker for him, as he is incapable of exerting parental influence or even taking care of himself . Mr Woodhouse is fond of and attached to his daughters, who are likewise affectionate toward him . With Isabella married, Emma took it upon herself to remain at Hartfield and take care of her father . Emma's consideration towards her father is one of her redeeming attributes . </P> <P> Mrs Weston, formerly Miss Taylor, was Emma's governess before she married Mr Weston . She and Emma love each other and are close friends . She serves as a mother figure for Emma and often gives her advice, which is not always taken . Emma admires Mrs Weston as wise and virtuous, and looks up to her . When Mrs Weston marries, Emma becomes lonely and therefore seeks the companionship of Harriet Smith, a friendship which Mrs Weston approves of although Mr Knightley does not . Mrs Weston initially wished for a match between Emma and Frank Churchill and saw a potential attachment between George Knightley and Jane Fairfax; she ends up surprised by yet delighted with the ultimate outcome . </P>

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